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Gibsons Italia, Q Orland Park, Lillie's Q | Sat, September 12 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L'patron | Sat, September 19 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rhyme Or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano | Sat, September 26 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Vinci

Rustic Italian cuisine is served in an inviting atmosphere. Down the street from Steppenwolf Theatre, Vinci provides a fine dining dinner or Sunday Brunch experience with excellent service.     

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.

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Chicago Culinary Kitchen

CCK is a BBQ institution in the Northwest suburbs. Only open two days a week, CCK offers classic BBQ along with unique twists on BBQ staples.

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Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras is here, and while we may not be in New Orleans, Chicago knows how to let the good times roll, especially where dining is involved.


 

Heaven on Seven
Heaven on Seven Reaches a Milestone

It takes a special restaurant to endure for generations. In an industry plagued by turnovers and closures, it’s an impressive feat when a spot can transcend and cement itself as a timeless classic. Few places can speak to such esteem quite like the Original Heaven on Seven on Wabash, a restaurant lauded for 35 years as Chicago’s quintessential destination for Cajun dining and merriment. And it’s all thanks to chef/owner Jimmy Bannos, the affable pioneer who boldly went where no restaurateur dared go before; to the seventh floor of the Loop’s Garland Building with a cuisine previously un-explored in Chicago.


 

Bar Pastoral
Dining, Drinking, and Donut-Gramming for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again. Love is in the air and Cupids are running rampant with bows and heart-shaped arrows. Valentine’s Day beckons, and with it comes one of the biggest dining out days of the year. From prix fixe menus to special chocolates, here’s a roundup of top spots for Valentine’s Day dining this year in Chicago.


 

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.