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Family-run storefront spot Caspian Kabab offers authentic Persian classic food including hard-to-find dishes in a warm, friendly environment.

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The kitchen is the restaurant and the restaurant is the kitchen. Roister bring a full culinary experience to its guests. Their primal cooking techniques are combined with modern technology to produce wonderful results.

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Holiday Traditions with an Italian Accent

In terms of holiday traditions, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is as timeworn as yuletide caroling and gingerbread housing. An Italian pastime, the “festa dei sette pesci” was derived from the Catholic ritual of abstaining from meat on Fridays and holy days. The feast became an annual repast. Here are some festive fish options around town.


 

The Allis
Holiday High Tea

When it comes to fancy holiday rituals, it doesn’t get much better than afternoon tea. There’s just something festive about raising pinkies and sipping chamomile that sings with holiday cheer. Just in time to calm your nerves from shopping and travel, two spots are heating up afternoon high tea programs.


 

Paramount Events
“Paramount” Tips for Hosting a Successful Holiday Party

Whether you’d like to sit back and relax or not, the holidays are the time of year for entertaining. So put on your best party face and get to it. Of course, hosting a holiday party isn’t easy, with so many details to cover and components to tend to. Here to help is Jodi Fyfe, owner of Paramount Events and party-hosting maestro. Regard this as a go-to party manual for the season.


 

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.