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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. 

Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.

Uru Swati

Uru Swati offers a menu of flavorful, vegetarian Indian dishes in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. You will find traditional samosas, dosa, masala, and paneer, as well as house-made naan and garlic breads. Very reasonably priced. Catch a little Bollywood on TV while you’re there too!  A BYOB restaurant.

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Strings Ramen Shop
Ramen Rages On

Ramen fever shows no sign of dissipating anytime soon with ramen-centric menus launching citywide (and nationwide for that matter).
 

The Winchester
Spring Cocktails Make a Splash

As the weather warms up, cocktails cool down. Drink lists throughout Chicago are steadily shifting from hearty and comforting to refreshing and light. From bracing Italian Manhattans to tiki-style patio fodder, here’s a roundup of new quenchers in Chicago.
 

The Boarding House
Sommelier-selected Pizzas

It’s not every day sommeliers get crafty with pizza. The Boarding House gives wine pros the unique opportunity to play pizzaiolo. Contrived by Master Sommelier/The Boarding House owner/former Check, Please! host Alpana Singh, “Let’s Eat Somm Pizza” is a chance for sommeliers to wear another hat and try their hand at pizza conception. 
 

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.