The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining

From a city associated with steak and the stockyards, Chicago has become a capital of innovative, even avant-garde cuisine—but how? That’s the story that James Beard-winning Chicago food journalist Michael Gebert tells in his book The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining. Gebert interviewed over 200 chefs, diners, and media and real estate figures, including Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz, Stephanie Izard, and Paul Kahan, to tell their story in their own words. His network throughout the Chicago food world offers a unique inside look at how our restaurants changed Chicago—and the world.