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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.

Lillie’s Q

Lillie’s Q

Located in trendy Wicker Park, Lillie’s Q serves award-winning barbecue and Southern comfort food in chic, minimalist digs.

JAM

JAM is an upscale diner serving a new American take on breakfast and lunch. They also have an extensive brunch drink menu.

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The Taste of Chicago has seen a lot of changes recently – the event was shortened to five days last year, there are fewer vendors now than in years past, and Check, Please! curated the popup restaurant selections.

Sola? YES, PLEASE!

I can talk about Sola all day because it does fusion so well. They create new and innovative tastes while keeping true to Hawaiian flavors.

Free Coffee Anyone?

If there’s one thing better than starting the day with delicious coffee, it’s starting the day with free delicious coffee.

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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.