Today’s episode is all about community and we’re spending time in two of our favorite cities to celebrate! First up we’re in Chicago, sitting down with Jenner Tomaska (Executive Chef & Owner) and Katrina Bravo (Creative Director & Owner), who are on the precipice of opening their first restaurant, Esmé. They share their vision of changing the perception of fine dining, the plan for local philanthropy and how they will integrate themselves into their neighborhood, Lincoln Park. Their newborn son, Roman, also joins us for some spirited conversation!

Then we head to our headtown, Philadelphia, to chat with Mike McGuiness, who plays guitar in Rid of Me and runs Knife Hit Records.  We chat about the pandemic's influence on their new EP, their future plans for shows and what goes into selecting the perfect cover song. 

Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.

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