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Ricobene’s

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

RPM Steak

RPM Steak is a traditional steakhouse with a modern twist. Not only do they serve prime cuts of meat, they also feature a raw-bar and a craft cocktail program.

Virtue

Virtue

Modern Southern cuisine and craft cocktails in a chic, welcoming space.

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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.

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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.