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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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Nico Osteria

Located at the Thompson Hotel, Nico Osteria delivers an inviting dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes house-made pasta and the freshest seafood.

Union Sushi

Not your average sushi restaurant, Union Sushi offers a wide selection of robata grill menu items and unique meats, as well as their own unusual house sushi. The vibe is electric, chic and very modern. 

River Roast

With beautiful city and water views, River Roast serves up contemporary tavern fare. They also feature live music and craft cocktails.

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Watch Season 15, Episode 8

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Ryan Lowe, Melissa Cunningham, Gilles Aniorte who weigh in on Chicago area eateries EL Ideas,

Khalid Kamal, Owner of Shokran
Moroccan Cuisine with Khalid Kamal of Shokran

Khalid Kamal, Owner of Shokran

 

Hello everyone! This was my favorite episode of the season so far! The restaurants could not be more different. Each has something very unique to offer and they are located quite literally all over town. And as always, I had wonderful guests at the table to chat about them! This week we visited Shokran in Irving Park, Chef Shangri-La in North Riverside, and El Ideas in University Village.

Where do Chicago’s Top Chefs Eat?

We close out the 15th Season with a Chef’s Choice Special! On the season finale, Chicago’s top chefs reveal where THEY like to eat in our great city. Can you guess which restaurant they picked? Discover their favorites - plus some other pretty great options too - take the quiz below! This special episode premieres Friday, February 26 at 8:00 pm on WTTW11 and right here.

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.