Jared Rouben
Podcasts > Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates
Monday, May 18, 2026
When a brewery stops acting like a brewery and starts thinking like a culinary institution, the entire industry shifts.
This week, Culinary Confidential is proud to spotlight Moody Tongue Brewing Company - the Chicago original rewriting the rules of flavor, technique, and hospitality. Founded by Jared Rouben, the brewery's "culinary brewmaster," Moody Tongue stands alone as the only Michelin-starred brewery on Earth. This star isn't a novelty. It's the result of Rouben's belief that beer can carry the same precision, depth, and narrative power as a chef's signature dish.
Culinary Confidential dives into how Moody Tongue built a new lane in fine dining - one where brewing becomes a disciplined, expressive culinary craft. From their acclaimed tasting menus to their meticulous approach to ingredients, the brand continues to expand what beer can be and how guests experience it.
Their universe is also still growing! Christina Cates also explores Moody Tongue Sushi and the New York-based pizza concept tied to Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) - each one being an extension of Rouben's commitment to elevated dining, thoughtful hospitality, and bold imagination.
Moody Tongue: giving "hop forward" a whole new meaning.
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