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Wood

Wood is a farm to table restaurant offering a seasonal menu of homemade dishes that are out-of-this-world. There is a variety of delicious drinks to try from the bar and the staff is wonderful.    

Spinning J

Spinning J

Spinning J serves seasonal pies, housemade sodas, and café fare in a quaint corner shop bursting with vintage charm.

Gio’s Café

Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.   

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The Best of the Barbecue

When it comes to summer dining, there are few things as quintessential as barbecue. This revered American pastime is at its craveable peak in July, as patriotism and pulled pork go hand-in-hand. We may not be in North Carolina, Memphis, or deep Texas, but Chicago is not lax in the barbecue department. In fact, the city is chock full of exceptional regional ’cue. In honor of patriotic meaty appetites, here’s a roundup of some of the best barbecue restaurants in Chicago and some of their can’t-miss specialties.


 

The Meatloaf Bakery
Meatloaf Takes Flight

If you should find yourself in, say, Boston and craving a meatloaf cupcake (or eight, rather), The Meatloaf Bakery has you covered. The niche Lincoln Park meat-bakery has taken flight with national shipping, making it that much easier to consume handheld meatloaves anywhere in the continental United States.


 

Windy City Smokeout
Smokeout Fest of the Summer

There’s nothing like a good cookout to celebrate summer in the city. Curated by Bub City, Windy City Smokeout is poised for a return run July 11 through July 13, marking its second annual summer festival bringing together country music, beer, and barbecue aplenty.


 

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.