Before Local Style was launched, I had a dream list of all the iconic neighborhood spots where I hoped my chips might one day be sold. Corner stores, neighborhood lunch joints, and local markets— the kind of places that feel like the heart of a community. High on that list was Mr. Beef.

One potato chip startup hits the block with unique Chicago flavors – like the iconic Italian beef made popular by the TV shows The Bear – creating a sense of belonging one deli and grocer at a time

The chip company, Local Style, is a second act for former Foxtrot exec Laura Gardner. Want a deep dish pizza chip? She’s got you covered.

Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro tested the new potato chips to find out if they’re any good, and they talked to Local Style founder Laura Gardner to learn why she thinks Chicago should take over the snack aisle.