Happy Thursday! To celebrate the upcoming weekend, we’re gracing you with another  #ThirstyThursday edition of the Yummie Network podcast. Relax and enjoy yet another double shot of podcast goodness courtesy of the magnificent 2017 James Beard Awards,   Beloved chef and restauranteur, Anita Lo joins Dane and Beth at the 2017 James Beard Awards to talk about her how honored she is to be at the coveted awards ceremony, as well as the Common Threads event she participated in the previous night. Listen as she also touches on her favorite Chicago food spots. “We went to Bill Kim’s Urban Belly. It was great, it was exactly what I wanted.” For the latest on Anita, check out: Annisa Restaurant   Chef and successful restauranteur, Michael Hudman joins Dane and Beth at the 2017 James Beard Awards to discuss his excitement surrounding his restaurant’s nomination, as well as the awards ceremony in general. “It’s a huge honor for Memphis, it’s a huge honor for Andy and myself. We’re really excited to be here” For the latest on Michael check out: Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen   Episode Resources: * http://www.annisarestaurant.com/index.html * https://www.facebook.com/annisarestaurant * http://andrewmichaelitaliankitchen.com * https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMichaelItalianKitchen/ * https://twitter.com/amitaliancooks * https://www.instagram.com/amitaliancooks/   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST