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Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

A family-owned, low-key establishment located on the Chicago River. Fresh, fast food with a wide variety of options.

Au Cheval

Au Cheval offers a menu of upscale diner cuisine. The decadent menu includes a grilled bologna sandwich, bratwurst, bone marrow, and their famous cheeseburger. They’re open for lunch, dinner, and late night dining, but be prepared to wait up to three hours for a table.

Tied House

Tied House

Tied House is a modern, New American restaurant connected to Schubas Tavern. With a creative food menu and cocktails to match, this airy space has a lot to offer all types of diners.

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Dillman's
A Taste of the Deli, Peru, and the Tropics

Chicago is constantly inundated with new restaurant and bar openings, but this month has brought an especially eclectic variety of new spots to the table. From a Jewish deli to a Peruvian palace and a tiki bar, here are the latest hot spots to hit up in Chicago.

Wow Bao
Wow Bao Takes a Bow

This month marks the 10-year anniversary for Wow Bao at Water Tower Place, and along with its sister spots downtown, the fast-casual bao empire has achieved major success over the years. In fact, the company is nearing its 10 millionth bao sold. Wow, that’s a lot of bao. Achievements such as these merit celebration, and that’s just what Wow Bao plans to do this month.

Pleasant House Bakery
Bangers and Bottled Sodas at Pleasant House Bakery

There’s always something crafty in the offing at Pleasant House Bakery, the Bridgeport charmer with a British accent. Everyone flocks to the shop for savory pies, but the mighty pleasant bangers are worth noting as well, especially considering the August-long promotion happening now. In other Pleasant news, the shop has taken its popular housemade sodas on tap and bottled them up for convenient consumption at the shop or on the go.

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.