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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.

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Mi Tocaya Antojería

Mi Tocaya Antojería celebrates the storied and rich history of Mexico and its cuisine, crafting unique takes on Mexican mainstays with a focus on fresh, authentic places.

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Game On at Bars

The hottest trend at bars these days isn’t a type of liquor, a method of mixology, or a tiki motif. The hottest trend at bars in Chicago is gaming. From skeeball to air hockey, bars are raising the bar on booze-friendly activities, and we’re all winners for it. Here’s where to get your game on in Chicago bars.


 

Cochon 555
Whole Hog Heritage BBQ

The perfect exclamation point to punctuate summer is a hog-filled culinary blowout, and Cochon 555 is rising to the occasion with a BBQ-themed event at Goose Island’s Barrel Warehouse over Labor Day weekend. In line with Cochon 555’s annual tour de force of porcine cookery, the organization is making an encore performance to cap off summer and showcase various styles of sustainable BBQ in Chicago.


 

312 Chicago
Scoula is in Session

Just as kids stock up on backpack supplies and head back to school, food-minded adults can do likewise at 312 Chicago. Culinary classes are back in action at the Loop’s revered Italian restaurant, and the headmaster is executive chef Luca Corazzina.


 

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.