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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

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The Elephant Thai

Check, Please! Special: BYOB

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Herb

Herb is Thai food reimagined. Their belief is that preparing fresh food helps lead a healthy lifestyle.

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.

Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company

Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company

Sleek and stylish pizzeria and bar set on Streeterville’s Ogden Slip offering creatively-topped thin-crust pizzas, salads, and more.

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Bone Marrow and Escargot at Red Door
Trending: Escargot

We’re used to seeing buttery snails on menus at French restaurants, but lately the mollusk has been showing up in unusual places. On flatbread. Topping bone marrow. In grits. Whether you’re a longtime snail fan, or want to explore them in an unfussy way, head to one of these spots for a new spin on escargot.

Tommy Walton - Check, Please! Host Finalist

Check out host finalist Tommy Walton. Watch an out-take from his studio audition:

 

Senam Amegashie - Check, Please! Host Finalist

Check out host finalist Senam Amegashie. Watch an out-take from her audition:

 

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.