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Jennivee's Bakery

Jennivee’s is a cozy, chic, late-night BYOB bakery in Lakeview. The LGBTQ-friendly establishment specializes in a wide range of desserts from around the globe.

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El Nuevo Mexicano

Authentic Mexican dishes are served in a pleasant atmosphere at El Nuevo Mexicano. While the recipes are traditional, you will also find a sizable menu of vegan and vegetarian, as well as gluten free offerings. Service is great. Don’t forget to order a delicious and plentiful margarita!

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Shout Out to Gourmet Pop Tarts

If a pastry consisting of pie dough, frosting, and fruity filling is wrong, then there’s really no need to be right. Elevating the toaster pastry template of our childhood, bakeries and cafes across the city are popping out novel new takes on “pop tarts.” The nostalgia factor coupled with the dough factor equals unparalleled deliciousness.


 

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It’s Girl Scout Cookies at Sepia

In case the legions of girls hawking cookies at every street corner hasn’t given it away yet, we are in the delicious throes of Girl Scout Cookie season. Temptation is a Thin Mint cookie. And if you’re going to cede to temptation, you may as well raise the bar a little bit by indulging in some of the illustrious Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts at Sepia. They’re a lot classier than bingeing on boxes.


 

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The Very Best in Bacon

Each year, madly popular Baconfest Chicago brings out the best in carnivorous cravings, proving that bacon fanfare has transcended trend to become a permanent obsession. With the grand event taking place April 17 and 18, and with April being “Bacon Month,” it’s apropos to round up some of the best bacon creations in Chicago. Think of it as “research” and “warm up” for the big event.


 

Chef with a glass of wine

Sit down at the table with David Manilow, creator of Check, Please!, as he explores the Chicago food and restaurant landscape with the unique personalities who have influenced it.

A chef in her restaurant

An original web series that profiles a diverse group of Chicago area restaurateurs, chefs, baristas, gin enthusiasts, and others. Meet the people who feed you.

Dishalicious show host in apron

Experience the culinary world — live and in-person — through the eyes of top Chicago chefs! Dishalicious is a fast-paced, live demonstration cooking show and event that’s fun and informative.

Discover the ways Chicago’s celebrity chefs unwind after they clock out of the kitchen. Get to know another side of these interesting personalities who — while known for their passion and work ethic in the kitchen — are fascinating and passionate people in their personal lives as well.