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Virtue, Qulinarnia, Longman & Eagle | Sat, September 5 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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

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Greenhouse Inn

A pleasant, cheerful place to relax and have lunch served by the friendliest wait-staff in town! They offer a wide variety of choices from the salad bar and hot buffet to the grill to their homemade desserts.

Pelago

Pelago

Pelago is a stylish Gold Coast restaurant offering traditional Italian fare including housemade fresh pasta and seafood, an expansive wine list, and elegant service.

Kabobi

Kabobi

Kabobi Grill is a mix of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. They are focused on their massive platters of grilled kebob and rice, but there is also an array of vegetarian selections available on the menu.

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The Picnic

“There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort.”
– W. Somerset Maugham

World of Food: Mushrooms
Mushrooms

“A dish of mushrooms changed the destiny of Europe.”

--French philosopher Voltaire, on the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, rumored to have died after eating poisonous mushrooms

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Garlic

“Garlic. A faithful friend for almost any type of seasoning. Use with discretion.”
― James Beard

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.