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Wasabi

Sushi and incredible ramen are on the menu at Wasabi. Tonkotsu broth is simmered for over 40 hours to create delicious ramen dishes. Also enjoy a wide variety of rolls, sashimi, and other small plate offerings. A BYOB restaurant.

MingHin

MingHin offers authentic Cantonese classics and a wide variety of dim sum in the heart of Chicago’s China Town.  This large restaurant is contemporary, with delightful modern Asian décor.   Perfect for a meal for a small or large party.

Season 14 - Episode 9 (Full Show)

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Ambar Mentor-Truppa, Lualhati Robles, and Ron Raney who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Crosby's Kitchen, Embeya, and Pozoleria San Juan.

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A Cocktail Q & A with Lee Zaremba from Billy Sunday

Lee Zaremba

 

Hello there! I can’t believe we are already halfway through this season. It is flying by! This week, we visit family run bistro Knife & Tine in Lincoln Park, Luella’s Southern Kitchen in Lincoln Square, and Billy Sunday in Logan Square. Billy Sunday is known for its craft cocktail program, so I spoke with Head Barkeep and General Manager Lee Zaremba about what makes Billy Sunday stand out in a stellar cocktail city.

Watch Season 15, Episode 5

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Chrishon Lampley, Johanna Grange, and Johnny Love who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Ja' Grill,

Chaufa Aeropuerto at Tanta
A Q & A with Tanta’s Tomy Lokvicic

Chaufa Aeropuerto at Tanta

 

Hi! This week we visited Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club in North Park, Ja’ Grill in Hyde Park and Tanta in River North. Peruvian cuisine is becoming popular around the country with famed chef Gaston Acurio leading the charge. He opened Tanta, one of only a few Peruvian cuisine restaurants in Chicago. 

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.