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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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Giant

Giant offers seasonal New American and some ethnically inspired dishes and craft cocktails, all served in a funky, trendy space adorned with local art.

The Dearborn

Chef Aaron Cuschieri’s Midwest-focused cooking in the heart of Chicago's Loop.

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Think Outside the Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween Dining and Activities

When it comes to Halloween dining, drinking, and activities, there’s so much more to it than candy and bobbing for apples. From offal-themed dinners to Goldfish-eating challenges, here are some surefire bets for unique Halloween fun this year in Chicago.


 

Café des Architectes
Café des Architectes Goes Cave-to-Table

Farm-to-table, sea-to-table, and market-to-table are prominent practices in Chicago restaurants, but what’s not so common is the chef who goes the extra mile by conceptualizing his own market of sorts. Chestnut Provisions is that market and Greg Biggers is that chef. The executive chef at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower’s Café des Architectes has released a new passion project focused on enhancing the menus at the restaurant and its adjoining Le Bar.


 

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Menus Whet Apple Appetites

Apples and fall go together like tricks and treats. One of the season’s quintessential ingredients lends itself seamlessly to a smorgasbord of autumnal dishes and drinks, from savory to sweet. Here are a few noteworthy apple creations to partake in this 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.