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Ricobene’s | Check, Please!

Ricobene’s

Ricobene’s remains an old-school Chicago comfort food staple, most famous for their breaded steak sandwich.

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.

River Roast

With beautiful city and water views, River Roast serves up contemporary tavern fare. They also feature live music and craft cocktails.

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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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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.