Now Serving

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

Rpm Steak, Crisp, Pisolino | Sat, October 3 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Chicago Restaurants

 

Lady Gregory's

Club Lucky

Smak-Tak

Thanks to our sponsors:

Watch

The Dearborn

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

Paladar

Authentic Cuban cuisine is on the menu at Paladar. Dishes like empanadas, grilled or stewed meats, plantains, and paella are prepared to perfection.  The atmosphere is warm and the service is very helpful and friendly.  Great for people who are new to Cuban cuisine.   Enjoy live music on the weekends. 

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.

Home

Blogs

The Pavillion at The Langham, Chicago
We All Scream for Gold-Dusted Sundaes!

Just because the calendar says summer is gone doesn’t mean we need to stow our ice cream cravings for another year. On the contrary, ice cream season rages on thanks to glamorous new concepts like Parlour at the Pavilion within The Langham, Chicago.


 

The Pierogi Wagon
Rolling in Dough – Pierogies!

In the vein of doughy snacks reaching a fever pitch, pierogies are falling in line nicely right alongside doughnuts, bagels, and empanadas. Considering Chicago’s enormous Polish population, it’s only appropriate that Poland’s contribution to the dumpling world would eventually arise in Chicago’s culinary landscape. And boy is it doing so.


 

Fountainhead
How to Become a Master Mezcalier

Back-to-school season is a lot more fun when hard liquor is involved, and the only homework of note is drinking. Ravenswood’s preeminent beer and whiskey bar Fountainhead turns its attention to mezcal for a series of Master Mezcalier classes in honor of the Indie Spirits Expo, allowing spirited students to learn a lot more about this south of the border staple.


 

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.