Nasi Goreng at de Quay

Hey Chicago! What an exciting week it has been for us. Go Cubbies! In this week’s episode, we visit de Quay in Lincoln Park – on the only Dutch-Indonesian restaurant in Chicago. I spoke to David de Quay, executive chef and owner of de Quay, to learn more about what he’s cooking up at his spot and some tips for navigating the menu. And General Manager and Wine director Terry McNeese and Beverage Director Noel Catrambone chime in with some must-try beverage recommendations.

Argentina’s delicious cuisine is as varied as its topography, but it’s safe to say that one food is very much a big part of everyday life: beef, beef, and more beef, cooked on a grill (a method, and a dish, known as asado).

Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Christine Torres, William Ferguson, and Molly Cavanaugh who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Nico Osteria, Little Bad Wolf, and Greenhouse Inn.

Chef de Cuisine Erling Wu Bower, Nico Osteria

Hello! This week, I’m talking seafood with Nico Osteria’s Chef de Cuisine Bower (and 2 time James Beard nominee) Erling Wu-Bower, who gives us some tips on sourcing, purchasing, and preparing seafood. And since wine is one of the most important elements of a great meal, I asked Wine Director Bret Heiar to provide some guidance on pairing vino and seafood.