Hey there, curious city listeners. I'm reporter Monica Eng. Food can be a great way to dig into Chicago's

history, but also our economics, culture, identity, and changing demographics. And for lots of us these

days, food is more important than ever. A lot of people have been cooking more and trying new

recipes or just eating more while they're stuck at home. And since we get a lot of people have been cooking more and trying new recipes, or just eating more while they're

stuck at home. And since we get a lot of questions here at Curious City about food, we've decided

to try to answer one food question every month. This week, we're kicking off the series with a

question about Thai restaurants from a father and son duo in Hyde Park.

And after we answer their questions, we'll give you some tasty tips on how to order and

eat Thai food from one of the city's top Thai food masters. That's coming up.

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