Listen "Memories of a teenage barback from The Duck Inn’s Kevin Hickey"
Episode Synopsis
In some bygone era, 14-year-old Kevin Hickey was prepping jello shots and making burgers at his uncle’s bar in the Gold Coast.
Now he has a Michelin star under his belt. In this episode, David Manilow tracks Hickey’s 35-year history in the Chicago restaurant biz — a trek from Rush and Division streets to his days as executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Plus, learn why he returned home to Bridgeport 10 years ago to open The Duck Inn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Now he has a Michelin star under his belt. In this episode, David Manilow tracks Hickey’s 35-year history in the Chicago restaurant biz — a trek from Rush and Division streets to his days as executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Plus, learn why he returned home to Bridgeport 10 years ago to open The Duck Inn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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