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Roka Akor

Sleek Japanese steakhouse and sushi, with a wood-fired robata grill as the centerpiece of a vibrant, intimate space.

Khan BBQ

Khan BBQ offers a wide selection of authentic Pakistani foods like Tandori Chicken, meat kababs, and rice dishes. Alcohol is not served.

Sauce and Bread Kitchen

Sauce and Bread Kitchen offers a variety of homemade dishes featuring bread baked and meats smoked on the premises. The pantry style, counter service restaurant features a wide variety of hot sauces made from scratch using locally sourced and organic ingredients. A BYOB restaurant.

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats and Eats in Chicago Restaurants

When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day dining and drinking, it’s typically all about corned beef and whiskey. That’s all well and good, but Chicago restaurants and bars are going the extra mile with numerous offbeat St. Pat’s specials this year, from corned beef tacos to Lucky Charms milkshakes.
 

Paris Club, Photo by Anjali Pinto
Restaurants Get a Facelift

Like starlets in Hollywood, restaurants love to reinvent themselves with a little nip and tuck now and again. From polished decor to updated menus, new names, and new concepts entirely, Chicago restaurants are all about the reinvention. The latest crop of restaurant remodels include Paris Club 2.0, a new era for BOKA, and a feverishly anticipated riverside spot from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia.
 

Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Brew Like a Cook

Moody Tongue Brewing Company is one of the most eagerly awaited breweries in Chicago, from a beer maestro with a distinct knack for brewing from a chef's perspective. Jared Rouben previously brewed envelope-pushing beers at Goose Island, crafting unique, ingredient-driven creations indicative of the seasons and composed with the same sentiments of a refined dish.
 

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.