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Calo Ristorante

Calo Ristorante offers a delicious menu of authentic Italian dishes. You will find steaks that rival the best steak houses in town and plentiful plates of seafood pastas. Handcrafted pan, stuffed, and thin crust pizzas are much loved by the regulars. The restaurant is comfortable and the service is great.

Bia’s Café Marianao

A Cuban fast-food restaurant with a great atmosphere. Bia’s specializes in Cuban Sandwiches and prides themselves on their secret family recipes.

Krapil's

Serving a wide selection of American dishes, Krapil’s hits the spot. From steaks to delicious pizzas, this northwoods styled restaurant has been keeping people coming back for over 50 years. The patio boasts a fun vibe and live bands on the weekend.  

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Lillie’s Q
Getting Saucy in Chicago

Things are getting saucy in Chicago. Chef-made bottled sauces are more prominent than ever, allowing customers to take a piece of potent restaurant flavor home to their pantries. Or if they’re feeling generous, to give as gifts. From a bourbon barrel-aged barbecue sauce to a whole line of zesty hot sauces, here are some saucy bottles to pick up this weekend.

 


 

Filini Bar & Restaurant
Comfort Food Cravings on Chicago Menus

The onset of December means comfort food intake must escalate drastically in order to endure another overwrought Chicago winter. But there’s much more to wintry comfort food than egg nog and second servings of pie. Comfort food takes on a variety of shapes and flavors in Chicago restaurants, from porcine cazuelas and red wine-braised short ribs to outre pot pies and lots more.

 


 

Eataly
Say Ciao to Eataly and Nico Osteria

Chicago’s Italian (and foodie) scene is about to explode like never before, with the simultaneous arrivals of two of the most anticipated openings of the year Eataly and Nico Osteria on Monday, December 2. Both boast Italian philosophies, but they’re worlds apart in terms of style, atmosphere, and approach. Here’s a sampling of what to expect from these forthcoming Italian juggernauts.

 

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.