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The Duck Inn

The Duck Inn is a cozy, retro inspired gastro-tavern located at Loomis Street and the Chicago River. It combines locally sourced dining with creative duck dishes and other American menu items. It has a delicious menu of craft cocktails and local beers.

Nella Pizza e Pasta

Nella Pizza e Pasta

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Check, Please! Special: BYOB

Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places Gio's, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Han 202, Ay Ay Picante, Andy's Thai Kitchen, La Palapa, and Coast Sushi Bar.

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25 Days of Gibsons

It’s with much fanfare that the Gold Coast titan turns the big 25, marked by a nearly month-long spree of prize giveaways, a new cut of steak on the menu, and discount specials.

There’s a Smoky New Beer in Town

A new beer has rolled into town, rife with heady German flavors and aroma. Tricycle, partly named for the three-pronged collaboration behind it, is a new German ale brewed by Baderbräu in conjunction with The Radler and Atlas Brewing Company.
 

GT Fish & Oyster
Oyster Classes, Fish Platters, and Hot Sauces at GT Fish & Oyster

Not one to rest on its bivalve laurels, GT Fish & Oyster continues to push the nautical envelope when it comes to menu additions and restaurant happenings. The latest at River North’s chicest seafood spot involves oyster classes, smoked fish platters, and bottled hot sauces for sale.
 

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.