Episode #62-Frozen Friday & First Bites!

Candid Candace – The Podcast! delivers a lively, insider look at Chicago’s food, culture, sports, and social scene. In this episode, producer/co-host John St. Augustine and Candace Jordan recap the buzz from the 14th annual First Bites Bash at the Field Museum, where 1,800 guests and 70 restaurants kicked off a record-setting Chicago Restaurant Week in support of No Kid Hungry and the James Beard Foundation, with perspective from Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds. The conversation jumps from Bears pride and a Caleb Williams highlight to Chicago’s standout showing among the 2026 James Beard Foundation semifinalists, among many other exciting topics and insights, offering a fast, fun snapshot of what’s happening across the city right now. Stay warm and thanks for listening!