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Forno Rosso

Forno Rosso offers a delicious wood burning oven Neopolitan-style pizza and other authentic Italian dishes. The food is fresh, delicious and fast.  Incredible cocktails. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming.  The service is excellent.

Frontier

Frontier offers a unique dining experience in a rustic tavern atmosphere. The menu includes a variety of exotic meat options and inventive side combinations.

Revival Food Hall

Revival Food Hall

This massive space brings Chicago neighborhood food together all in one high-end food-court. With a full bar, Revival is open for lunch and dinner and even hosts fun themed events.

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Acanto
Let the Wine Games Begin!

When it comes to friendly restaurant challenges, food and cooking get all the glory. Until now. Thanks to restaurants like Acanto and Roka Akor, wine is getting in on the competitive action through a couple upcoming events and series.


 

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Top Seafood Spots for Lenten Dining

Hot on the heels of the food-filled frivolity that comes with Mardi Gras, Lent is a time to take a step back and reel in the excess with some seafood and fish. Fortunately, Chicago is chock full of fine seafood spots so fresh and pristine you’ll think you’re dining on a San Francisco dock or by a Boston shore.


 

Ceviche at La Sirena Clandestina
This Week’s Episode: La Sirena Clandestina, County BBQ, and Wakamono

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I can’t believe we are already at the end of the Check, Please! season – this is the last episode with guest reviewers. Next week we will be airing a South Side compilation show before going on hiatus to begin shooting the Season 15! 

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.