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Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.

Chicago Curry House

Nepalese cuisine blends the tastes of Nepal’s neighbors, Tibet, Pakistan, India, and Bhutan. Chicago Curry House brings a fresh flavor to the South Loop.

Season 14 - Episode 9 (Full Show)

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Ambar Mentor-Truppa, Lualhati Robles, and Ron Raney who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Crosby's Kitchen, Embeya, and Pozoleria San Juan.

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Nosh for Night Owls

In a boon to late-night revelers across the city, restaurants (and a doughnut shop) are mercifully extending their hours to help satiate our twilight hankerings. It would be especially convenient if said hankerings specifically included pierogi, mussels, and fritters.


 

Fish Bar
Dive into Fish Bar’s New Weekly Menu Features

When it comes to combating the impending doom known as winter, the best antidote is warm-weather vacation on a plate or in a bowl. Like New Orleans-inspired jambalaya or fruitful seafood boils. One bite and you’ll forget all about the thermostat. The beachy bounties can be yours these coming months at Fish Bar, which just rolled out a slew of new weekly menu features.


 

Terry Byrne’s restaurant choice, Krapil’s Steakhouse
This Week’s Episode: Mana Food Bar, Krapil’s Steakhouse, and Big Jones

Hello there!

I loved shooting this week’s episode. I have to say it was one of my favorites! I am very open-minded when it comes to eating. I’m pretty much an omnivore. I will try anything as long as it is truly part of a culture’s culinary repertoire. 

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.