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Pelago, Spinning J, Raisu | Sat, October 24 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Robert's Pizza & Dough, Entente, Red Hot Ranch | Sat, October 31 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Go 4 Food, Dos Ricco's, Tied House | Sat, November 7 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Kitsune, Niche, La Chaparrita Grocery | Sat, November 14 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Go 4 Food

Go 4 Food

Go 4 Food is a Chinese Fusion restaurant specializing in seafood. This Michelin Award-winning spot has creative dishes for all to enjoy.

Q Restaurant | Check, Please!

Q Restaurant

Q is an upscale, lively restaurant offering French/Vietnamese fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails, bolstered by friendly and engaging service.

Frontier

Frontier offers a unique dining experience in a rustic tavern atmosphere. The menu includes a variety of exotic meat options and inventive side combinations.

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Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Fish Town

Chicago may not have an ocean nearby, but our lakeside city is full of seafood restaurants making a splash around town.


 

Tamale Station
Wicker Park Eats

Wicker Park has long been a Mecca for offbeat antics and niche cultural resources, but lately the hyper-gentrified neighborhood has seen a surge in eclectic, ethnic flavors thanks to the arrival of 5411 Empanadas, Tamale Station, and more.


 

Punch House
Sno Kone Time!

Last summer it was all about the cocktail/slushies. This year, it’s the sno kone’s time to shine. Using crunchy mounds of shaved ice as a blank canvas, bartenders are pouring spirits into paper cups for a fun new alternative to summertime imbibing. Here’s where to get your fix.


 

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.