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Virtue, Qulinarnia, Longman & Eagle | Sat, September 5 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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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Sankyu

Sankyu serves up authentic Japanese sushi, ramen and yakisoba. Dishes are meant to be shared.

Sunset Pho

Sunset Pho

Sunset Pho Caffe offers authentic Vietnamese food sometimes paired with Croatian flair. Pho is their specialty but the Yugoslavian sausage is just as special.

Chicago Magic Lounge

A truly unique spot in the city, Chicago Magic Lounge offers a revival of the Chicago magic nightclub scene of old, complete a full bar, and menu of small bites.

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World of Food: Pasta
Pasta

“Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.”
--Sophia Loren

“Yankee Doodle went to town, a-riding on a pony,
Stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.”
--“Yankee Doodle Dandy”

World of Food: Outdoor Grilling
Outdoor Grilling

Along with a tinny rendition of “Turkey in the Straw” emanating from an ice cream truck, the sticky sweetness of fresh watermelon on your chin and fingers, and the sound of kids frolicking in an outdoor pool, nothing says summer quite like the aroma of burgers and brats cooking on a b

World of Food: Three Condiments
Three Condiments

“Americans will eat garbage provided you sprinkle it liberally with ketchup.”
--Henry James

“I mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and brandy with a little bit of mustard. This is a heck of a good sauce for seafood.”
--José Andres

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.