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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. 

Ahjoomah’s Apron

Ahjoomah’s Apron offers an authentic Korean menu in a sleek, modern environment. Enjoy delicious Korean dishes and a wide selection of small plates. A huge bang for your buck, excellent price points. Fun, great for groups as well as people who are new to Korean food. BYOB.

The Gundis

Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.

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Day of the Dead Comes Alive in Chicago Restaurants

Fresh off the imminent Halloween sugar high, there’s another festive holiday to look forward to in Dia de Los Muertos. The Mexican “Day of the Dead” takes place late October into early November, a holiday centered around family presenting offerings and remembering loved ones who have died. Sounds morbid, but it’s actually a cleansing and positive ritual with lots of food. This year, a few Chicago restaurants are breathing life into the holiday with some Dia de Los Muertos festivities of their own, from colorful cooking demonstrations to spicy taco specials.

 


 

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Host Catherine De Orio welcomes Allana Mortell, Anil Hurkadli, and Greg Frasz who weigh in on Pump Room, Paprika, and Briciola.

 

John Gorey, Catherine De Orio, and Kevin Aeh at the Pump Room 75th Anniversary. Photo: Jeff Schear
This Week’s Episode: Pump Room, Paprika, and Briciola

I enjoyed shooting every episode this season, but this was definitely one of my favorites. For this week’s episode, I visited a Chicago dining institution and learned about a couple of new (to me) restaurants – one Indian and one Italian, two of my favorite types of cuisine.

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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.

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.