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Bad Apple

Bad Apple offers a contemporary American menu. You’ll find a wide selection of perfectly prepared burgers, pub sandwiches, and several unique vegetarian options. They have a huge craft beer selection and the knowledgeable staff will help you find something you like. The atmosphere is alive and eclectic. 

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed is a comfortable neighborhood gathering place serving kosher barbecue, in-house smoked meats and a variety of vegetarian options prepared in a nut-free environment. You’ll find a great cocktail program as well. Profits are shared with local charities.

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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Granja Urbana
Peek into Future Restaurants

It’s tough waiting for a new restaurant to open. Often, the process can be long and delayed, making us hungry while restaurateurs get antsy. A win-win solution has arrived in the form of recurring dinner series’ that provide previews of the restaurants to come, subsequently keeping our cravings at bay and keeping chefs/owners working on menu conceptualization as construction takes place.
 

CH Distillery (photo by Arnold Klein)
Chicago’s First Local Amaro

Thanks to a surge of breweries and distilleries in Chicago these past few years, the city has seen a huge uptick in locally crafted spirits and liquors. But until now, amaro was not one of them. One of the distilleries leading the way, CH Distillery continues to innovate by launching the first Chicago-made amaro.
 

Eataly
Grilling Tips from Eataly’s Meat Master

Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer, and in conjunction, the start of grilling season. It’s out with the heavy braises and in with the flash-grilled cookery, as appetites lighten up and cravings shift towards patio-friendly, cookout-style eats. Here to help navigate the task of home grilling is Peter Molinari, head butcher for Eataly U.S.A.

 

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.