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EL Ideas

EL Ideas makes fine dining fun. This unique dining experience is unpretentious and surprisingly creative. An unforgettable ten-course tasting menu is presented by the kitchen team in an exciting and playful way. Guests are even encouraged to leave their table and visit the kitchen to see what is happening throughout the evening. A BYOB restaurant. 

Psistaria

Psistaria offers a bountiful menu of traditional authentic Greek dishes in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy dishes like char grilled octopus, moussaka, dolmades, lamb, fresh fish fileted tableside and flaming saganaki. Excellent service and terrifically affordable. 

Chicago Cut

Chicago Cut puts an upscale, modern twist on the traditional steakhouse with beautiful views and an unmatched wine list.

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Restaurants Hit a Home Run with Baseball-friendly Fare

Baseball season is upon us, a true forebear of warmer spring days to come and incessant appetites for caramel corn, encased meats, and chewy pretzels. Regardless of your team loyalty or your feelings towards baseball in general, everyone’s a winner when decadent stadium-style foods are served in restaurants, sans the stadium pricing. Here are a few places in Chicago where you can hit a home run with your taste buds.
 

Sobremesa
Latin Food and Music Bring the Spring Heat

After the winter we’ve endured, we’re due for a thaw. No better way to heat things up than with some Latin flair courtesy of Sobremesa Supper Club and (((SONORAMA))). The dual Latin entities are partnering for “A Shot of Spring,” an event taking place April 19 to kick winter to the curb and beckon warmer weather.
 

Milwalky Trace
Lee Kuebler Embarks on a New Culinary Journey at Milwalky Trace

If there’s a reason to visit the suburbs for food, Milwalky Trace is it. A new restaurant in downtown Libertyville, Milwalky Trace is laden with contemporary American plates that run the gamut from lobster corndogs and French toast to Gruyère dip and dry-aged steak lush with brown butter.
 

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.