Anne Kostroski, SBK

Hello everyone! This week we visited Sauce and Bread Kitchen (SBK) in Edgewater, Asian Harbor in Homewood, and Beatrix in River North. I spoke with SBK proprietors Mike Bancroft and Anne Kostroski about how SBK started and all of the other interesting things they are working on besides running the restaurant.

Khalid Kamal, Owner of Shokran

Hello everyone! This was my favorite episode of the season so far! The restaurants could not be more different. Each has something very unique to offer and they are located quite literally all over town. And as always, I had wonderful guests at the table to chat about them! This week we visited Shokran in Irving Park, Chef Shangri-La in North Riverside, and El Ideas in University Village.

Executive Chef Michael Richie

Welcome back. I hope you all had wonderful holidays. I had a very relaxing break, but I am excited for our new episodes to start! This week we visited Deka in Wheeling, Ada Street in West Town and J.P. Graziano in the West Loop.

Lee Zaremba

Hello there! I can’t believe we are already halfway through this season. It is flying by! This week, we visit family run bistro Knife & Tine in Lincoln Park, Luella’s Southern Kitchen in Lincoln Square, and Billy Sunday in Logan Square. Billy Sunday is known for its craft cocktail program, so I spoke with Head Barkeep and General Manager Lee Zaremba about what makes Billy Sunday stand out in a stellar cocktail city.

Chaufa Aeropuerto at Tanta

Hi! This week we visited Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club in North Park, Ja’ Grill in Hyde Park and Tanta in River North. Peruvian cuisine is becoming popular around the country with famed chef Gaston Acurio leading the charge. He opened Tanta, one of only a few Peruvian cuisine restaurants in Chicago. 

Mediterranean Branzino at FIG & OLIVE

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This week we went to the Gold Coast to visit FIG & OLIVE, hip Logan Square to eat some ramen at Wasabi, and the vibrant Pilsen area to chow down on carnitas at neighborhood staple Carnitas Don Pedro.

Lighting at Oak + Char

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I hope you are enjoying the new season! This episode has us all over the map. From Angry Crab in West Rogers Park to Preservation Bread & Wine in Geneva to Oak + Char in River North.

Blutopia at Travelle courtesy of Priscilla Young, Beverage Director

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I spoke with the team at Travelle Kitchen + Bar, featured in this week’s episode about everything from the well-curated art collection in the dining room to where executive chef Tim Graham finds inspiration for new dishes.