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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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Osteria Langhe

Osteria Langhe serves food and wine from the Piemonte region of Northern Italy. This includes ingredients like truffles and cream.

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.

The Gundis

Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.

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West Africa

In honor of one of this week’s chosen restaurants, Simi’s in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, let’s take a closer look at this region and its unique and flavorful cuisines.

Cat’s Corner: A Q & A with Forbidden Root’s Alchemist and Rootmaster

Hello all and welcome back! I hope you are as excited as I am about the new season of Check, Please! In the season premiere, we visit Forbidden Root in West Town, a brewpub that opened in 2016. While Chicago has seen an explosion of craft breweries in recent years, Forbidden Root defines itself not just as a brewery but as a botanical brewery. What does that mean? Read on to find out from the team at Forbidden Root as to what they are all about. 

Italy “The problem with eating Italian food is that five or six days later, you’re hungry again.” – George Miller
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.