Food Episodes

Chef Mona Sang of Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining joins host Aaron Masliansky to share the powerful story behind one of Chicago’s most unique culinary destinations. In this heartfelt episode, Mona discusses her mother’s survival of the Cambodian genocide, how food became a bridge between trauma and healing, and the journey of building Khmai into a James Beard-nominated restaurant. Learn how traditional Cambodian flavors, family history, and cultural pride are served in every dish. For more stories like this, visit The Chicagoland Guide.

In this episode of The Chicagoland Guide, host Aaron Masliansky interviews Karla Koziura, co-owner and Marketing Director of FRÍO Gelato, an Argentinian-style gelato company with storefronts in Evanston, Navy Pier, and Wilmette.