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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.

Nella Pizza e Pasta

Nella Pizza e Pasta

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Wood

Wood is a farm to table restaurant offering a seasonal menu of homemade dishes that are out-of-this-world. There is a variety of delicious drinks to try from the bar and the staff is wonderful.    

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Drink and Dine Pink in Chicago

Judging by the pink, altruistic glow radiating all month long, it’s clear that National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us. To mark the occasion, to raise awareness and support for breast cancer foundations such as Lynn Sage, Susan G. Komen and Bright Pink, restaurants and bars throughout Chicago are joining the good fight with pink-tinted specials for a good cause.


 

Balena
Modena, Italy By Way of Balena

When a world-renowned chef hosts a book tour for something titled Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef, there’s really no better restaurant to celebrate than Balena. Said chef is Massimo Bottura of Three Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, and he’ll be coming through Chicago on his international book tour on October 15.


 

Blackbird
Raising the Bar on Reserve Lists

One Off Hospitality (management company for Blackbird, avec, The Violet Hour, The Publican, Big Star, Publican Quality Meats, and Nico Osteria) is rolling out high-end drink menus. From the boisterous bar program at Big Star to the lauded cocktail list at The Violet Hour, top-shelf spirits are just as paramount as top-tier farm purveyors for food menus. In a move to further showcase some of these exceptional spirits, a few members of the One Off gamut are offering new designated drinks and reserve beverage lists.


 

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.