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    Good Food

    Chicago's South Side barbecue, a Koreatown guide, and food in cinema

    The South Side of Chicago has a rich barbecue heritage, but only half the city seems to know. Chef Nyesha Arrington’s restaurant Native pays homage to the city that made her. Jonathan Gold shares his favorite restaurants in Koreatown.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Mar 3, 2018 • 56m Listen

    Photo by Brian Finke

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    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Chicago, divided by BBQ

      The South Side of Chicago lays claim to the city’s most distinctive and important barbecue. Hallmarks of the style include smoked rib tips and hot links. However, half of the city barely knows these dishes exist in the community.

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      15 min
    2. 15:28

      Native daughter of Los Angeles

      Nyesha Arrington’s new restaurant Native is open and beautiful in Santa Monica. Photo by Jake Ahles.

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      9 min
    3. 24:56

      Jonathan Gold eats across Koreatown

      A scalding hot pot of soon tofu soup is a must order when visiting Koreatown. Photo by T.Tseng .

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      8 min
    4. 32:38

      Oscar nominees and food

      Best Actress Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins in “The Shape of Water.” Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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      12 min
    5. 44:17

      Paula Wolfert is 'Unforgettable'

      Paula Wolfert has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor from the James Beard Foundation.

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      12 min
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Nick Liao

      Managing Producer, Good Food

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      Rosalie Atkinson

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      Producer, Good Food

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:0015 min

      Chicago, divided by BBQ

    2. 15:289 min

      Native daughter of Los Angeles

    3. 24:568 min

      Jonathan Gold eats across Koreatown

    4. 32:3812 min

      Oscar nominees and food

    5. 44:1712 min

      Paula Wolfert is 'Unforgettable'

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