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Virtue, Qulinarnia, Longman & Eagle | Sat, September 5 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gibsons Italia, Q Orland Park, Lillie's Q | Sat, September 12 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L'patron | Sat, September 19 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Roka Akor

Roka Akor

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

Libanais

Libanais

Authentic Lebanese dishes combining Turkish, Mediterranean, and French influences cooked from scratch with the freshest ingredients.

Goree Cuisine

Senegalese cuisine is West African food influenced by North African, French and Portuguese cuisines. While fish is prominent in Senegalese cooking, Goree also offers lamb, chicken and an abundance of vegetables.

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The Best Wine

I had a recent conversation with a friend who posed an interesting question: Why do people get so intimidated by wine, but not other beverages such as beer or vodka? I replied that for starters, wine is the only beverage that requires a special tool just to get it open.

Dining Out in a Group

Restaurants have become central fixtures in our lives, so it’s only natural that we want to celebrate our most momentous occasions at our favorite eateries. But what if you want to bring along a gaggle of your closest friends?

Mezcal
Mezcal Madness

Check, Please! travels to Logan Square to visit Quiote, and our discussion soon turned to Mezcal, a distilled spirit from Mexico.

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.