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The Gundis

Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.

Luella's Southern Kitchen

Luella’s Southern Kitchen is the place for welcoming hospitality and home-style southern cooking. Enjoy dishes like shrimp & grits, hearty macaroni & cheese, and chicken & waffles. This family friendly restaurant is a BYOB.

Union Sushi

Not your average sushi restaurant, Union Sushi offers a wide selection of robata grill menu items and unique meats, as well as their own unusual house sushi. The vibe is electric, chic and very modern. 

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5411 Empanadas
Tapping In

Remember when draft handles were reserved for beer? Forget those days. The past few years have seen a tidal wave of taps filled with a whole slew of new spirits and libations, from Fernet and Malort to composed cocktails and even nourishing nut milks.


 

25 Degrees
A Trip Down Memory Lane

Did you know that Chicago is filled with restaurants and bars chock full of cocktail nostalgia, from Tang mimosas to homages to Orange Julius? Here’s where to remember the good ol’ days.


 

Mercadito
The Making of a Mercadito Empire

When Mercadito opened in River North a few years ago, it was met with a good bit of trepidation from anyone besides the River North barflies. Would it be just another soulless barstaurant with overpriced cocktails tailored to satiate the needs of bar-hoppers? Or does it have some legitimacy? With locations in Miami and New York, Mercadito already had a bit of a party-friendly reputation, so the hesitation was warranted. But over the years, Mercadito has spawned a myriad of spin-off concepts throughout the city, making it a restaurant sensation worth paying attention to. Let’s take a look why.


 

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.