WHEN PASSION BECOMES A PIZZERIA

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL — CHICAGO, WE’RE BACK!

Sunday • June 21 • 9pm EDT
Streaming worldwide • AM 970 The Answer

This week, we head back to the Windy City — a place where culinary ambition never sleeps — for a conversation with the founders of Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co., the acclaimed riverfront pizzeria that’s redefined what artisan thin‑crust can be.

ROBERT GARVEY & DANA HOKIN
The husband‑and‑wife team behind one of the most celebrated pizzerias in Chicago. What began as a home‑kitchen experiment — a 20‑year quest to perfect dough — evolved into a chef‑driven restaurant now recognized among the Top 50 Pizzas in the USA and Top 100 in the World. Their signature “Za Dough,” a meticulously engineered sourdough‑based crust, is the product of relentless testing, fermentation discipline, and a belief that a proper slice should crack, not break.

Garvey, a New York native and certified pizzaiolo, spent decades deconstructing pizzas, turning their home into a test lab before opening their first small shop in 2016. By 2019, they expanded into their now‑iconic Streeterville location along the Ogden Slip — a neighborhood spot built for locals, regulars, and anyone who believes pizza can be both craft and culture.

Today, Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. is known for its riverfront patio, brick‑oven artistry, bold flavor profiles, and a community‑driven mission that includes partnerships with Slice Out Hunger and local nonprofits. It’s Chicago hospitality at its most intentional — and most delicious.

And yes — Chicago keeps pulling us back. It’s a city where tradition meets reinvention, where chefs push boundaries without losing their roots, and where a single slice can tell a whole story.

HOST BIO
Christina Cates
With more than 20 years in New York City hospitality and a Restaurant Management degree from The Art Institute of NYC, Christina brings a sharp, lived‑in understanding of kitchens, dining rooms, and the people who make them run. Her interviews cut through noise, get to the craft, and spotlight the character behind every plate.

TUNE IN
Sunday • 9pm EDT • AM 970 The Answer
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Get ready for an episode that shows why the Windy City continues to shape America’s culinary voice.

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