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Herb

Herb is Thai food reimagined. Their belief is that preparing fresh food helps lead a healthy lifestyle.

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.

Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

A family-owned, low-key establishment located on the Chicago River. Fresh, fast food with a wide variety of options.

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The Most Adorable Cocktail Garnish

While not necessarily novel, especially in the realm of refreshing summertime drinking, banana drinks are enjoying their time in the spotlight this year thanks in large part to a quirky garnish. The banana dolphin, with eyes marked by cloves and the stem standing in for the beak, can now be found at no less than three drinking destinations in Chicago.

 

Pub Royale
Beat the Heat with Frozen Cocktails

The best antidote to the Dog Days of Summer is a refreshing frozen cocktail, available in unique iterations all over Chicago for the season.
 

Freshii
Sushi Burritos Make a Splash in Chicago

Cultures are colliding as Mexican-Japanese sushi burritos make their debut in Chicago. After catching fire on the East and West Coasts, the latest fusion mash-up has popped up at Sumo Restaurant in Lincoln Park and Freshii locations all over the city.

 

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.