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Smak-Tak

You will find authentic Polish dishes served with old world charm at Smak Tak. Traditionally prepared pierogies, dumplings, soups, a variety of meats and polish sausage are served in a cozy atmosphere. BYOB. 

Check, Please! Special: BYOB

Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places Gio's, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Han 202, Ay Ay Picante, Andy's Thai Kitchen, La Palapa, and Coast Sushi Bar.

El Nuevo Mexicano

Authentic Mexican dishes are served in a pleasant atmosphere at El Nuevo Mexicano. While the recipes are traditional, you will also find a sizable menu of vegan and vegetarian, as well as gluten free offerings. Service is great. Don’t forget to order a delicious and plentiful margarita!

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Browntrout heirloom tomatoes
This Week’s Episode: Browntrout, Tuscano’s, SmallBar Division I just returned home after nearly two weeks in Japan filled with incredible meals (for which most I had only a faint idea of what I was actually eating), delicate confections, and some killer cocktails.
Art and Appetite

Art and food are two mediums that dovetail better than most any other cultural entities, so it’s apropos that they’re the co-stars of the show at The Art Institute of Chicago’s new Art and Appetite exhibit. Running now through January 27, 2014 in the Regenstein Hall, the lavish exhibition depicts vivid art pieces that span 250 years in American history, showing the trajectory of dining in various times and places.
 

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Harvest Feast

Before you get all feasted out this holiday season, one particular smorgasbord to consider is the harvest feast being held at Kendall College on November 17. Four female chefs head up the culinary talent behind the event, showcasing seasonal wares from Spence Farm in Fairbury, Illinois.

 

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.