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Foodie in Residence is a new space for some of our favorite Chicagoland foodies to share tips, trends, and news around town for all things food and drink in Chicagoland.

We close out the 15th Season with a Chef’s Choice Special! On the season finale, Chicago’s top chefs reveal where THEY like to eat in our great city. Can you guess which restaurant they picked? Discover their favorites - plus some other pretty great options too - take the quiz below! This special episode premieres Friday, February 26 at 8:00 pm on WTTW11 and right here.

David Manilow
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Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Al Herrera, Caroline Vanderoef, and Olya Lebedyeva who weigh in on Chicago area eateries J.P. GrazianoAda Street, and Deka.

David Manilow
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Executive Chef Michael Richie

 

Welcome back. I hope you all had wonderful holidays. I had a very relaxing break, but I am excited for our new episodes to start! This week we visited Deka in Wheeling, Ada Street in West Town and J.P. Graziano in the West Loop.

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Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Cara Dehnert Huffman, Candra Williams, and Alex Jewell who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Billy Sunday, Luella's Southern Kitchen, and Knife & Tine.

David Manilow
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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.

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