A new book tells the story of Chicago’s restaurants and how the city's tastemakers shaped the dining scene

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2026/01/28/michael-gebert-the-chicago-way-an-oral-history-of-chicago-dining-book

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][36] * [ Facebook ][37] * [ Bluesky ][38] * [ Email ][39] * [ Reddit ][40] * [ Flipboard ][41] As books about Chicago’s restaurant community go, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining” by Michael Gebert is a heavywei...