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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

Bacchanalia, Half Acre Taproom, Naoki Sushi | Sat, November 21 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Tio Luis Tacos

Tio Luis Tacos offers a menu of traditional Mexican dishes, many from the region of Guadalajara Halisco. Known for their great steak tacos, the food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is warm, the service is delightful and the price is right! 

Pueblito Viejo

Latin American cuisine is served in a party atmosphere! Enjoy traditional and authentic Colombian dishes like chorizo, empanadas, fried plantains, and perfectly grilled flank steak, chicken and pork. The exotic décor will transport you to an outdoor fiesta, all indoors! The DJ and the dance floor come alive after 9:00 pm.   

Turquoise

Bringing Turkish cuisine to Roscoe Village, Turquoise bakes their bread in-house daily and aims to provide authentic yet modern Mediterranean fare.

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Alpana Singh
Farewell Alpana

Check, Please! and WTTW announced today that Alpana Singh, our host for the past ten years, is leaving the show to concentrate full time on her stunning new restaurant, The Boarding House.

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Trending: Pine Needles

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You took down the Christmas tree, but pine needles are sticking around a bit longer – on menus.

Haggis and Scotch
Celebrate Scottish History on Burns Night

Robert Burns, Scotland’s most famous poet, is also famous for his love of haggis. His “Address to a Haggis” declared, “Fair and full is your honest, jolly face, Great chieftain of the sausage race!” Haggis, a traditional dish made of sheep innards stuffed in a sheep’s stomach, is the centerpiece of Burns Night suppers, which are usually held on January 25 (Burns’ birthday) in Scotland and all over the world.

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.