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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.

Cindy's

Cindy's

Located on top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy’s is a rooftop bar and restaurant with food that is just as beautiful as the view. The family-style dishes offer seasonal fare for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Niche

Niche

Although the new American menu is unique and delicious, Niche also boasts an impressive beverage program. It is home to an impressive collection of beers, wines and over 400 whisky options.

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Watch Season 13, Episode 4

Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Mae Medenilla, Ed Kawa, and Nick Olson, who weigh in on area eateries Macku (Lincoln Park), Coalfire (West Loop), and White Fence Farm (Romeoville).

 

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This Week’s Episode: Macku, Coalfire, White Fence Farm

Macku, chef/owner at his eponymous restaurant is not Japanese – as one might assume of a sushi chef – but Chinese.

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The Latest Booze News

Put down the mojitos, it’s time to get serious about drinking. Patio drinks are all well and good, but when it comes to drinking in Chicago, we go big and bold, and it's basically the only thing that makes frigid temperatures worthwhile. This means cocktails made with coffee and tequila, housemade limoncello, boozy sundaes studded with Chartreuse gelato, and lots more. Here’s the latest batch of booze news in Chicago.

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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.

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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.