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Robert's Pizza & Dough, Entente, Red Hot Ranch | Sat, October 31 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Go 4 Food, Dos Ricco's, Tied House | Sat, November 7 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Kitsune, Niche, La Chaparrita Grocery | Sat, November 14 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Bacchanalia, Half Acre Taproom, Naoki Sushi | Sat, November 21 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Katy's Dumpling House

Katy’s Dumpling house is an inviting space that features Chinese and Pan-Asian food. Their handmade noodles and dumplings are features on the menu.

Giant

Giant

Giant offers seasonal New American and some ethnically inspired dishes and craft cocktails, all served in a funky, trendy space adorned with local art.

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.

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Pizzas Take Over Top Restaurants

October is National Pizza Month, and just in time for the saucy celebration, two restaurants are rolling out the dough in a big way. While one spot amplifies their regular pizza menu with a different pie each and every day of the month, another one welcomes a New York City pizza-maker for a one day pizza takeover.

 

Frontier
Game Day Grub for Gourmands

Now that football season is underway, you’re probably hungry. Sure there are all the usual tailgating suspects, but this year you’ve got a myriad of new dining options, thanks to a slew of restaurants getting in on the action. From tailgate provisions to game day specials, here are some of the hottest tickets around town this season.
 

Allium at Four Seasons Hotel
Cheers to Septembeer at Allium

As Oktoberfest gets underway, a weeks-long excuse to drink and be merry, Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago joins Four Seasons Hotels nationwide for Septembeer. The widespread beer fest is an apt foray into Oktoberfest, featuring a beer-focused menu of local brews that pair perfectly with some of Allium’s gourmet bar snacks.

 

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.