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Asian Harbor offers a menu of Pan Asian dishes that are sure to please. Classic Thai, Japanese, and Chinese dishes are served in a warm, comfortable atmosphere, by a friendly and helpful staff.   

Tortoise Club

Tortoise Club offers an old school, fine dining, chop house experience. You’ll find a sophisticated menu of expertly prepared American cuisine, steaks and seafood. Enjoy live Chicago jazz music too. The service is amazing, top notch! Perfect for a special occasion.  

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Redhot Ranch

Redhot Ranch is a no-frills neighborhood spot serving up burgers, hot dogs, and fresh-cut fries.

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Amanda Puck and Catherine De Orio at James Beard Taste America
A Q&A with Original Check, Please! Host Amanda Puck

Amanda Puck and Catherine De Orio at James Beard Taste America

 

Hello everyone! As we wrapped up our 15th season, we asked top chefs from around the city to pick their favorite places to dine out in Chicago – and who doesn’t want to know that? Watch the episode if you haven’t already!

Watch Season 15, Episode 12

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Alex Rodriguez, Maurel Samonte, and Jen Peterson who weigh in on Chicago area eateries The Duck Inn,

Chef Kevin Hickey, The Duck Inn
A Q&A with Chef/Partner of The Duck Inn Kevin Hickey

Chef Kevin Hickey, The Duck Inn

 

Hello everyone! This week we visited The Duck Inn in Bridgeport, Found Kitchen and Social House in Evanston and Café Orchid in Wrigleyville. Chicago is filled with so many culturally rich, vibrant neighborhoods, yet we often find ourselves staying close to home, wherever that may be, instead of exploring everything our beautiful city has to offer. Nearly every neighborhood has a great place to eat, and so with the burst of spring weather we have this weekend, let’s get out of our neighborhoods and try something different. After all, this is what Check, Please! is all about!

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.