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Writer's pictureChristianne Klein

“The Bear” Star Ayo Edebiri's Unexpected Shout-Out Changed This Restaurant Owner’s Life… Here’s our full FoodFamilyTravel.com Interview


woman and man in interview with Ayo Edebiri in center
FFT interviews Mark Walker, founder of Oooh Wee! IT IS!

Ayo Edebiri, star of the FX series “The Bear”, called it some of the “best food of my life”.  That incredible praise caught the attention of foodies in Chicago and around the nation.  

So what has that unexpected award show shoutout done for this Chicago soul food restaurant?  And… what did she eat that brought such high marks? (We vote for the amazing “Pot Roast Cupcake”!  Just wait until you see it, it will haunt your dreams in the best possible way.)


Find out how they discovered they were a favorite of Ayo Edebiri, what’s happened in the short time since her announcement, and what’s behind the name “Oooh Wee!  IT IS!”  It’s an amazing and inspirational story that will make your day.  


We talk one-on-one with Mark Walker, founder of “Oooh Wee! IT IS!” exclusively on FoodFamilyTravel.com 



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