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5 Rabanitos

The food is just as colorful and upbeat as the décor at 5 Rabanitos. Enjoy Mexican classics and BYOB.

Strings

Strings offers authentically prepared ramen dishes that will delight. The noodles are handmade and steeped in a traditional broth for 48 hours resulting in bold flavors. The restaurant is casual and comfortable; a great place for a quick meal almost any time of the day. A BYOB restaurant.

Inovasi

Enjoy an ever changing menu of locally sustainable organic ingredients in a fine dining atmosphere at Inovasi. The service is top notch, as you enjoy uniquely prepared Contemporary American dishes in a quiet and relaxed space. Enjoy live music on Wednesdays.

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Anthony Todd - Check, Please! Host Finalist

Check out host finalist Anthony Todd. Watch an out-take from his studio audition:

 

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Cassidy Stirtz - Check, Please! Host Finalist

Check out host finalist Cassidy Stirtz. Watch an out-take from her studio audition:

 

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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.