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Gio’s Café

Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.   

Chez Moi

A little piece of France in Chicago, Chez Moi transports you. This charming French Bistro offers authentic and simple French fare.

Cindy's

Cindy's

Located on top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy’s is a rooftop bar and restaurant with food that is just as beautiful as the view. The family-style dishes offer seasonal fare for brunch, lunch and dinner.

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The Salon Series Pairs Art and Food

Food and art converge at The Salon Series – recurring, roving events inspired by 17th century gatherings and the intellectual exchange of post-war Paris. Artists and chefs attend, there’s incisive conversation, and everyone makes new friends. There are two salons this month with food from great Chicago restaurants, so pick which one most interests you, and get ready for a delicious, artful evening.

Arroz a la Cazuela at Mercat a la Planxa
Start Small, Be Adventurous

You’ve heard of nose-to-tail dining, in which nearly every part of an animal is consumed. As a result of its popularity, menus are getting more and more inventive, which can be hard for diners not accustomed to game meat or offal. You don’t have to go whole hog by starting with a big bacon-wrapped elk chop at Frontier. Ease into it with these small plates around town.

Grilled Cheese at Handlebar
April is Grilled Cheese Month!

We love grilled cheese. Is there anything better than ooey, gooey cheese melted between toasted slices of bread? We think not. Here are three spots to indulge in grilled cheese this month.

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.