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Gorditas Aguascalientes

Gorditas Aguascalientes is a cafeteria style restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes. Their specialty, gorditas, are made from scratch daily with a variety of meat and vegetable fillings to order. Enjoy amazing gorditas, tacos and enchiladas follow it up with a refreshing horchata.

Log Cabin Steakhouse

Family owned and operated, Log Cabin is an American steak house with foods prepared in a Greek style. Their specialty: thick, tender, delicious chops, as well as a variety of delicious menu choices. The environment is cozy and the service excellent.   

Fat Rice

The menu at Fat Rice combines traditional Asian flavors with exotic ingredients. It’s a casual atmosphere with communal tables and a full-service bar.

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Chicago’s “Top” New Reservation System

Restaurant reservations have never been more in vogue. Thanks to groundbreaking ticketed dining at restaurants like Elizabeth, and the new ticketing system Tock created by Nick Kokonas of Next and Alinea, dining reservations have achieved a new echelon in the hospitality sphere. Another newcomer to the game is Top-Top, a booking system that secures prime time, week-of reservations for diners while securing restaurant revenue and eliminating financial loss for restaurants from no-shows.


 

The Drifter, photo by David Worth
Raise a Glass to Chicago’s New Bars

Chicago’s cocktail scene is constantly evolving and expanding, solidifying itself as one of the world’s preeminent destinations for unique bars. The latest batch of openings is further proof of that, offering a widespread mix of concepts in varying parts of the city. From an underground “speakeasy” to a tiki temple and a new Fulton Market entry, here’s the latest bar buzz around town.


 

Firecakes Donuts
Donuts and Beer for a Year?

Donuts and beer are delicious treats, but even more so when they’re pouring out in unlimited quantities for months on end. Firecakes Donuts and Headquarters Beercade are both celebrating momentous occasions by rewarding lucky patrons with donuts and beer for a year, respectively.


 

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.