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Virtue, Qulinarnia, Longman & Eagle | Sat, September 5 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gibsons Italia, Q Orland Park, Lillie's Q | Sat, September 12 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L'patron | Sat, September 19 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rhyme Or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano | Sat, September 26 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Chicago Restaurants

 

Greenhouse Inn

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Greenhouse Inn

A pleasant, cheerful place to relax and have lunch served by the friendliest wait-staff in town! They offer a wide variety of choices from the salad bar and hot buffet to the grill to their homemade desserts.

Simi's Restaurant

Specializing in West African cuisine, Simi’s aims to bring Nigerian tastes and culture to Chicago. The staff is well-trained to introduce guests to a new culture.

El Solazo

This family run restaurant is serving up familiar Mexican fare in a colorful space. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night eats.

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World of Food: Breakfast Around the World
Breakfast Around the World

“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.”
―author/nutritionist Adelle Davis

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.”
―journalist John Gunther

Wine
VIVE LA FRANCE!

French dining establishments have been popular with our Check, Please! guests – over the course of the series, they have chosen more than 20 of them to be featured, so far.

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Starting Your Own Wine Club

We’ve all heard of book clubs, but have you ever thought about starting a wine club?

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.