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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

Rhyme Or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano | Sat, September 26 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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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. 

Italian Village

This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.

Simi's Restaurant

Specializing in West African cuisine, Simi’s aims to bring Nigerian tastes and culture to Chicago. The staff is well-trained to introduce guests to a new culture.

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Celebrity Chef Ball
Belle of the Celebrity Chef Ball

Meals on Wheels Chicago is getting ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Celebrity Chef Ball on October 26, with its most star-studded culinary lineup to date. This year’s event will be held at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport, stocked to the gills with top-tier cuisine and cocktails prepared by local and national industry pros.

Toni Cox
Pastries Take the Stage

Pastries can be comfort food, guilty pleasures, breakfast, or dessert, and now in the new production of Cyrano de Bergerac, these sweet multi-taskers fill the role of props.
 

Sous Rising
The Sous Rises

Jake Bickelhaupt is a man on a mission – a mission to find his own voice as a chef and express his own style of cooking in a medium befitting said style. With Sous Rising, an underground restaurant he founded with his wife Alexa, Bickelhaupt found that voice. Now after a myriad of dinners hosted in their home, the duo are prepared to rise even further with a brick-and-mortar restaurant of their own.

 

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.