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Saucy Porka

Saucy Porka

Saucy Porka serves a unique combination of Latin and Asian food in a spacious, well maintained dining environment.

Nella Pizza e Pasta

Nella Pizza e Pasta

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Chiya food

Chiya Chai

This Nepalese café has w wide variety of Chai teas to choose from. Complementing their teas, Chiya Chai offers a selection of food like savory pies, dumplings and curries.

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Season 16, Episode 2: Nico Osteria, Little Bad Wolf & Greenhouse Inn

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Christine Torres, William Ferguson, and Molly Cavanaugh who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Nico Osteria,

A Q&A with Nico Osteria’s Chef de Cuisine Erling Wu-Bower and Wine Director Bret Heiar

Chef de Cuisine Erling Wu Bower, Nico Osteria

 

Hello! This week, I’m talking seafood with Nico Osteria’s Chef de Cuisine Bower (and 2 time James Beard nominee) Erling Wu-Bower, who gives us some tips on sourcing, purchasing, and preparing seafood. And since wine is one of the most important elements of a great meal, I asked Wine Director Bret Heiar to provide some guidance on pairing vino and seafood.

Craft Beer

Ask any random tourist to come up with some of Chicago’s most notable attributes, and “brewing” might not be near the top of the list. But perhaps it should be.

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.