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The English Room

The English Room is fine dining located in the Deer Path Inn on Chicago’s North Shore. Featuring an extensive wine list and an inspired menu, you’ll feel transported to a royal dining hall when you step in the door.

The Purple Pig

Located on the Magnificent Mile, this tapas style restaurant offers an incredible selection of pork dishes and a respectable wine selection. There’s more than pork at the purple pig, you can also feast on a menu of Mediterranean inspired delights that are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere is bustling and lively.

Pelago

Pelago

Pelago is a stylish Gold Coast restaurant offering traditional Italian fare including housemade fresh pasta and seafood, an expansive wine list, and elegant service.

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Season 16, Episode 10: The Bristol, Herb, Peach's on 47th

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Amit Hasak, Andrea Sylvester, and Ariel Donegan who weigh in on Chicago area eateries The Bristol,

Thailand

In recent years, the popularity of Thai cuisine has burgeoned in the Chicago area, and it’s easy to see why. Even a cursory glance at a menu in a typical Thai eatery will tell you that there is something available for just about every taste, from sweet to salty, bitter to spicy, sour to soothing.

 
Season 16, Episode 9: Salero, Sankyu, Tiztal Café

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Joe Battaglia, Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi, and Kady Johnsen who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Salero,

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.