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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. 

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Bento Box

Bucktown’s Bento Box offers incredibly flavorful Asian fusion dishes, including ala carte and prix-fixe options. in a cozy, upbeat space.

La Palapa

La Palapa will transport you to a seaside in Mexico with its menu of incredible Mexican seafood dishes and lively atmosphere. Enjoy live Mariachi music on the incredible outdoor patio with friends and family. La Palapa is BYOB, so bring along your favorite beverages.

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NoMI | Boutique Chocolate
Chocolate Takes the Cake

There’s never a wrong time for chocolate, especially when it’s featured as the star player in a new pastry pop-up shop, a theatric cupcake, and walk-up window sweets at a downtown taco spot.
 

Boarding House (photo by Anthony Tahlier)
A New Kind of Boarding School

Forget about mathematics, science, and literature. School is a lot more engaging when the order of the day is wine. “Boarding School” takes on new meaning thanks to The Boarding House, where sommelier and owner (and former Check, Please! host) Alpana Singh is poised to host a series of wine classes for oenophile students.
 

Au Cheval
The Very Best in Bacon

Baconfest Chicago brings out the best in animalistic, salacious cravings, proving year after year that the bacon hoopla has transcended trend to become a permanent obsession in Chicago and beyond. With the grand event taking place April 25 and April 26 this weekend, it seems an apropos time to exercise those stomachs with a roundup of some of the city’s most gluttonously wonderful bacon creations.

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.