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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

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Firefly Grill

Firefly Grill rivals the best urban restaurants with its fresh farm-to-table cuisine and modern feel.  A creative and inventive menu, attentive service, and a nice selection of craft beers make this a “must-stop” dining option.

Abigail’s American Bistro

Abigail’s American Bistro offers expertly prepared The cuisine is unique and approachable. American favorites from short ribs and flat iron steak to perfectly prepared fish in a cozy and comforting environment. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Incredible bar menu as well. 

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Ricobene’s

Ricobene’s remains an old-school Chicago comfort food staple, most famous for their breaded steak sandwich.

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Watch Season 13, Episode 10

Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Philip Guistolise, Rowena Mak, and Michelle Emerick who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Chief O’Neill's (Avondale), Libertad (Skokie), and Bad Apple (North Center).

 

This Week’s Episode: Bad Apple, Chief O’Neill’s, Libertad

I am not one of those people who incessantly complains about cold weather. I was born and raised in Chicago and then went to University of Wisconsin-Madison for college. Cold weather is something with which I am very familiar. It’s not worth being upset over because you know it will eventually warm up.

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Make a Touchdown with Gourmet Game Day Grub

This Super Bowl Sunday, think outside the seven-layer dip with the help of imaginative restaurants slinging fried chicken, pie, doughnuts, porchetta, and lots more.

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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.