Episode #142 - Carrie Nahabedian of Brindille

This week’s guest is a powerhouse in the culinary world. Carrie Nahabedian, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind the acclaimed Brindille and the late, great NAHA, has left an indelible mark on Chicago’s fine dining scene. From an early love of cooking inspired by her Armenian heritage to helming the kitchens of high-end hotels like the Ritz-Carlton Chicago and the Four Seasons Biltmore, her career has been defined by bold creativity and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Carrie joins us in the studio to talk about the art of crafting a memorable dining experience, the highs and lows of working with family, and why she refuses to phone it in for events like Restaurant Week. We dive into her love-hate relationship with tasting menus, her thoughts on the ever-changing food scene, what it takes to keep things fresh when you’ve been at the top for decades—and so much more!