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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.

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Cumin offers a menu of authentic Napalese and Indian cuisine in a sleek modern atmosphere. Enjoy exotic dishes such as samosas, tandoori, curries and stews. Fantastic service and a delightful cocktail menu.  

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Artango is an Argentine-style restaurant with a 1920s vibe. It’s a place where music, dining, and dancing come together to form a unique experience.

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Watch Season 13, Episode 7

Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Mario Scott, Hillary May, and Scott McAlister who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Batter & Berries (Lincoln Park), Trattoria No. 10 (Loop), and Fresh Starts (Flossmoor).

 

French Toast at Batter & Berries
This Week’s Episode: Fresh Starts, Trattoria No. 10, Batter & Berries

Many people don’t realize the episodes do not air in the same sequence in which they are shot. So although this season is almost halfway over, this is the first episode I shot as the new host of Check, Please! It was a nice coincidence that Trattoria No. 10 was included in this bunch since the executive chef Laura Piper was an instructor when I was a culinary student at Kendall College. Although she was not my teacher, she taught in the kitchen next door to Chef Pierre Pollin’s (my instructor – and favorite at that) and would pop in to give additional tips and feedback on our work.

Allium (photo by Hugh Galdones)
Winter Pig Roasts and Fish Fries at Allium

Nothing combats the winter chill quite like a rib-sticking all-you-can-eat pig roast or fish fry. Allium does winter comfort food right, doling out not one but two food sprees on a weekly basis from mid-January through the end of February.
 

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.