Brandon Baltzley is Changing the Conversation on Rust Belt Cooking

When you see Brandon Baltzley’s name in the press, it’s usually accompanied by descriptors like “bad boy chef” or “enfant terrible.” Suffice it to say, Baltzley is much better known for his high-drama struggles with drugs and alcohol than for his cooking. And to be fair, he has participated in that coverage, allowing former Chicago Tribune reporter Kevin Pang to ride with him en route to a stint in...