Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 170
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 43.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
tsimpson@crain.com
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Host
David Manilow - Creator of Check, Please!, a Chicago-focused restaurant television series, and a storyteller covering the people and businesses shaping the city’s food scene.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Liz Lombardo Stark - Gibsons Restaurant Group’s Expansion Into Chicago’s West Loop And Nashville, The Gibson Tavern Concept, Restaurant Industry Leadership, And Working With Her Father, Steve Lombardo.
Khalid Kamal - Building Shokran As A Welcoming Home For Moroccan Cuisine, The Persistence Required To Operate The Restaurant, And The Connection Between Agriculture And Food.
Joe Frillman - Managing Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Menus, Operating With A Service Charge, And Developing The Radicle Bar And Restaurant.
Recent Topics
Episodes
A new star joins award-winning Smyth
October 13, 2026
Smyth — Chicago’s only 3-star Michelin restaurant — is getting a fresh face in the kitchen. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Smyth’s John Shields about his exhaustive international search for a new chef. Plus, chef Conor Dalton joins the conversation to share what lured him across the Atlantic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our fall restaurant recommendations
September 29, 2026
As the autumn days get shorter, host David Manilow offers his short list of favorite places for each meal — breakfast, lunch and dinner.In this episode, we hear from Chicago chefs who are getting their props nationally. Manilow revisits his conversation with Adam McFarland and Tom Rogers of John’s Food and Wine in Lincoln Park. Plus, we’ll share highlights from our chat with Mirra’s Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
Chicago’s Greek restaurant renaissance
September 15, 2026
This week, host David Manilow explores the evolution of Greek restaurants and Greek communities in Chicago. Manilow is joined by the founder of Diamond Wine Importers, Ted Diamantis.Back in the day, Greektown was packed with bars, eateries and grocery stores. In this episode, get a history lesson on the past and learn why Chicago is in the middle of a Greek dining renaissance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Dining Table?
The Dining Table is hosted by David Manilow. Its publicly listed email is tsimpson@crain.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Dining Table?
The publicly listed email for The Dining Table: tsimpson@crain.com.
How many listeners does The Dining Table have?
Podseeker estimates The Dining Table reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Dining Table?
The Dining Table typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chicago-based or Chicago-connected chefs, restaurant owners, restaurateurs, food entrepreneurs, hospitality executives, and restaurant-industry leaders with firsthand operating experience and a distinctive business or culinary story. Common among recent guests: Owning or operating a notable restaurant; Launching or expanding a food or hospitality business; Building a distinctive culinary concept. Recent guests include Liz Lombardo Stark, Khalid Kamal, and Joe Frillman.
How hard is it to get booked on The Dining Table?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Dining Table cover?
Recent episodes cover Restaurants, Chefs, Hospitality, Food, and Chicago. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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