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En Hakkore

A Korean counter service restaurant featuring classic Korean dishes, along with tacos and fusion snacks. En Hakkore is nestled in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

Check, Please! Special: BYOB

Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places Gio's, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Han 202, Ay Ay Picante, Andy's Thai Kitchen, La Palapa, and Coast Sushi Bar.

Carnitas Don Pedro

Carnitas Don Pedro is all about the pork. This very affordably priced, no-frills, restaurant offers a menu of traditionally prepared Mexican pork dishes in all manners of preparation including stewed, fried, and chopped for tacos. This family owned and family friendly restaurant is BYOB.

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Oktoberfest!

Judging by the scent of pumpkin spice in the air, autumn is officially here, and with it comes one of the season’s most venerable festivities: Oktoberfest. This beer-fueled week-long celebration, which runs through October 5-ish, brings about a slew of heady beers and European-inspired specials to bars and restaurants throughout Chicago.


 

New Bars: An Oldie and a Newbie

New bars pop up in Chicago faster than ramps in spring, so it takes a special bastion to stand out from the herd. Two such newcomers include a revamped classic and a clandestine cabaret –The California Clipper and Bordel Puncheon Club & Caberet.


 

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Bagels Step into the Doughy Spotlight

Doughnuts have had their time in the sun, but nowadays it’s time for another tire-shaped carb bomb to shine. Bagels have steadily risen up the ranks in doughy popularity, emerging at new spots such as Craft Pizza, BroBagel, and Mindy Segal’s bakery service at HotChocolate.


 

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.