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Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L'patron | Sat, September 19 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.

Monteverde

Monteverde

Helmed by celebrity chef Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde offers small Italian plates featuring pasta made by hand in the center of a lively West Loop space.

Parachute

Parachute offers a unique menu of Korean inspired dishes. Enjoy such items as baked potato Bing Bread served with sour cream butter, dolsot Bi Bim Bop, pork belly and mung bean pancakes in a comfortable modern atmosphere. The friendly and helpful service will help you get acquainted with the unusual selections on the menu.

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Lighting at Oak + Char
A Q & A with the Guys at Oak + Char

Lighting at Oak + Char

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I hope you are enjoying the new season! This episode has us all over the map. From Angry Crab in West Rogers Park to Preservation Bread & Wine in Geneva to Oak + Char in River North.

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Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Dan Kamys, Liz Gres, and Elizabeth Gomez who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Travelle, 

Blutopia at Travelle courtesy of Priscilla Young, Beverage Director
Design, Food, and Drink Inspirations at Travelle Kitchen + Bar

Blutopia at Travelle courtesy of Priscilla Young, Beverage Director

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I spoke with the team at Travelle Kitchen + Bar, featured in this week’s episode about everything from the well-curated art collection in the dining room to where executive chef Tim Graham finds inspiration for new dishes. 

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.