The legacy of Charlie Trotter with Rebecca Halpern

The Dining Table

In this episode, filmmaker Rebecca Halpern shares what inspired her to tell the story of one of Chicago’s most well-known chefs. As the writer-director of the documentary "Love Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Charlie Trotter," Halpern chronicles Trotter's quest for excellence and his complicated relationship with fellow superstar Chicago chef Grant Achatz. From the Crain’s newsroom, Ally Marotti reports on the impact of inflation on restaurants in the quick-service and fast-casual categories. Plus, in this edition of “Where Dave Ate,” David Manilow shares four essential kinds of sandwiches every Chicagoan must try.