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Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room

Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.

Gibsons Italia

Housemade pasta and steaks served elegantly in a posh 3-story space with unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and river.

Port Edward

A unique nautical themed. To dine on the boat, reservations are needed a year in advance.

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Wixter Market, Photo: Galdones Photography
Frozen Food is Hot

When it comes to new food trends in Chicago, frozen food is red hot. Thanks to new and upcoming chef-driven markets like Wixter Market and Frozen Foodies, frozen food is earning its due time in the spotlight.


 

Green Street Smoked Meats (photo by Kari Skaflen)
Barbecue around Town

In terms of summer dining, barbecue is paramount. As the temperatures heighten in July, so do cravings for this meaty pastime. Chicago rises to the occasion with a bevy of barbecue options all over town.
 

JIMMY
Cinema and Cocktails Collide at JIMMY

Summer is prime movie-going season, but beyond the standard theater, movies in the park, or the drive-in, there’s a bar in River North serving up a nostalgia-rooted cinema experience all season long. ’70s films in a signature ’70s-inspired setting is the name of the game at JIMMY this summer.

 

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.