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BIG & little's

It’s a fast food joint with a gourmet twist! BIG & Little’s offers the seafood fast-food eater some unique and delicious options. Their shrimp and seafood po’ boys and fish tacos get rave reviews. Of course, you can always get a mountain-sized hamburger along with a side some truffle fries.

Virtue

Virtue

Modern Southern cuisine and craft cocktails in a chic, welcoming space.

Steak 48

Steak 48

This modern take on a classic steak house offers up classic fare with a large selection of seafood. At Steak 48, there are a number of different rooms all with unique atmospheres to choose from.

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Cheers to National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day is February 22, which is as good an excuse as any to spend the entire week “practicing” for the tequila festivities sure to take place over the weekend. Fortunately, Chicago is awash with margaritas in all sorts of novel iterations. You can pretend you’re at a resort in Mexico!
 

Watch Season 13, Episode 11

Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Tammy Goberstein, Lourdes Aceves, and Rajiv Naidu who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Abigail’s American Bistro, Beograd Café, and Cumin.

 

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This Week’s Episode: Abigail’s, Cumin, Beograd Café

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m sure many of you have big plans tonight. But for those who will be entertaining at home (and hopefully tuning in to a new episode of Check, Please! featuring three of our guests’ restaurant picks!), I have a fun and easy seasonal salad recipe to share with you.

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.