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Bang Bang Pie

Bang Bang Pie is committed to continuing Midwestern cooking traditions with pies and biscuits. It prides itself on hospitality, decadence and café life.

Wood

Wood is a farm to table restaurant offering a seasonal menu of homemade dishes that are out-of-this-world. There is a variety of delicious drinks to try from the bar and the staff is wonderful.    

Strings

Strings offers authentically prepared ramen dishes that will delight. The noodles are handmade and steeped in a traditional broth for 48 hours resulting in bold flavors. The restaurant is casual and comfortable; a great place for a quick meal almost any time of the day. A BYOB restaurant.

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Eataly
The Latest Food News at Eataly

In case the mega-Italian wonderland known as Eataly isn’t astounding enough as is, the downtown restaurant complex and marketplace is constantly rolling out new programs and events faster than they can roll out fresh pasta. From Spaghetti Western Wednesdays to a truffle-themed pop-up, here’s the latest news to salivate over at Eataly.


 

Good Food Festival & Conference, photo by Barry Brecheisen
Eat Good, Drink Good, Learn Good at the Good Food Festival

Entering its 11th year this month, the Good Food Festival & Conference presented by FamilyFarmed is one of Chicago’s preeminent celebrations of sustainable, locally sourced food, an ethos showcased by sustainable farmers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and more. Taking place March 19 through March 21 at the UIC Forum, the symposium features panel discussions, speakers, demos, workshops, and the Localicious food and drink tasting event.


 

DMK Burger Bar
Restaurants Shake Up the Shamrock Shake

Shamrock Shakes are to March as pumpkin spice lattes are to all of autumn. People await those neon-green dessert drinks with the fervor of a leprechaun stalking a pot of gold. Here are some examples of St. Patrick’s Day-inspired drinks that shake up the Shamrock game.


 

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.