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Serai

Serai specializes in Malaysian and South East Asian cuisine. Here you can dive into foods you’ve never experienced with helpful staff guiding you the whole way.

Federales

Federales

Federales is a lofty, open-air tequila and taco concept with an energetic, fun atmosphere.

Aroy Thai

Truly authentic Thai cuisine is on the menu at Aroy Thai. Be prepared for intense spice and flavors. BYOB 

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Salt and Pepper Cocktails

The trend: Peppercorn Cocktails

What: You’re used to seeing thick flecks of salt line the rim of your margarita, but a recent surge in savory drinks has bartenders reaching for the pepper shaker. They’re making syrups and bitters with peppercorns.

Whiskey Bento
Not Your Mother's PB & J Lunchbox

The days of boring PB & J and apples tucked into your superhero lunchbox are long gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great boxed lunch – enter the much more adult bento box. Here are some new boxes around town.

Chili
Bears and Elk

The Bears kick off at noon on Sunday – are you ready with your game day eats? Take a page from chef Dirk Flanigan of The Gage. Each Sunday, Flanigan serves an elk or venison chili at the restaurant, so you can warm up before or after the game.

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.