The Dining Table

Chicago’s new upscale Italian with chef Evan Funke

Episode Summary

Widely acclaimed for his handmade pastas, chef Evan Funke has just opened Tre Dita in the St. Regis Chicago Hotel. In this episode, David Manilow talks with Funke about this upscale Italian concept, while Funke describes what he’s learned from his longtime collaboration with Rich Melman and the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. Plus, Funke tells us why he thinks the movie and restaurant industries were both poised to outlast the pandemic.

Episode Notes

Widely acclaimed for his handmade pastas, chef Evan Funke has just opened Tre Dita in the St. Regis Chicago Hotel. In this episode, David Manilow talks with Funke about this upscale Italian concept, while Funke describes what he’s learned from his longtime collaboration with Rich Melman and the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group.

Plus, Funke tells us why he thinks the movie and restaurant industries were both poised to outlast the pandemic.