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Virtue, Qulinarnia, Longman & Eagle | Sat, September 5 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gibsons Italia, Q Orland Park, Lillie's Q | Sat, September 12 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L'patron | Sat, September 19 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rhyme Or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano | Sat, September 26 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Passero

This small and modern spot serves up creative Chicago-Italian fare, creative cocktails and seasonal specialties. It is located in the adorable downtown Arlington Heights neighborhood.

Andie's

Mediterranean fare is served at this family run restaurant. A fusion of Greek, Italian, even Indian flavors will delight your palette.

Peppercorns Kitchen

Peppercorns Kitchen

Located in downtown Evanston, Peppercorns Kitchen is a trim restaurant offering a flavorful mix of authentically spicy Sichuan cuisine including dishes with unusual ingredients.

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Born in Chicago

If you were throwing the party and wanted to serve only foods that came into being in Chicago, what might those be? As it turns out, not only would you eat very well (and heartily!), but some of your options might come as a bit of a surprise. Here’s the menu…

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It’s almost impossible to find a food about which everyone is in agreement. But there might be one: everyone loves cookies.

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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.

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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.