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Robert's Pizza & Dough, Entente, Red Hot Ranch | Sat, October 31 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Go 4 Food, Dos Ricco's, Tied House | Sat, November 7 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

Kitsune, Niche, La Chaparrita Grocery | Sat, November 14 at 4:30 pm on WTTW HD

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Taqueria La Lagartija

Taqueria La Lagartija serves “real-deal” tacos with fresh ingredients in a casual, upbeat environment. Everything is made to order.

Gather

Gather offers a locally sourced menu in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. A season menu is paired with an excellent wine selection. The ambiance is enhanced by the open kitchen design. A restaurant that is perfect for any occasion.

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed is a comfortable neighborhood gathering place serving kosher barbecue, in-house smoked meats and a variety of vegetarian options prepared in a nut-free environment. You’ll find a great cocktail program as well. Profits are shared with local charities.

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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.