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The Dearborn

Chef Aaron Cuschieri’s Midwest-focused cooking in the heart of Chicago's Loop.

Union Sushi

Not your average sushi restaurant, Union Sushi offers a wide selection of robata grill menu items and unique meats, as well as their own unusual house sushi. The vibe is electric, chic and very modern. 

Parachute

Parachute offers a unique menu of Korean inspired dishes. Enjoy such items as baked potato Bing Bread served with sour cream butter, dolsot Bi Bim Bop, pork belly and mung bean pancakes in a comfortable modern atmosphere. The friendly and helpful service will help you get acquainted with the unusual selections on the menu.

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The Restaurant That Keeps Me Coming Back...

My favorite go to restaurant is called Al Dente located on Irving Park near Pulaski. It is a little off the beaten path, but it is probably one of the best restaurants you will go to in Chicago.

Bergstein’s NY Deli

 

If you’re looking for a quality deli sandwich with a New York-style experience, Bergstein’s is the truck to track. As natives of New York, the Bergstein family missed the convenience of a corned beef sandwich, potato pancake and matzo ball soup at any hour of the day, so they brought the experience to us with their deli truck.

e.leaven

 

No, e.leaven is not a typo or play on the number between ten and twelve. The noun “Leaven” means an element such as yeast that causes dough to rise, and an element that produces an altering or transforming influence. This concept combined with the owner’s first initial “E” gives e.leaven its name.

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.