Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen has only been open for a short while, but it’s already amassed acclaim for its reputable approach to wholesome, fresh cookery. From nourishing breakfast sandwiches and noodle bowls to crisp cocktails and locally sourced mise en place, Doc B’s talks the talk and walks the walk.

Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Gina Ciaccio, Anita Shankar, and Joel Trauger who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Tuscano's (Schiller Park), SmallBar Division (Wicker Park), and Browntrout (North Central).

If you’re looking to learn how to cook, go right to the head of the class and learn from the best at a series of upcoming cooking classes helmed by some of Chicago’s culinary elite. It’s certainly a lot less of a commitment than culinary school. Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani kicks things off with a special cooking event at his Chicago restaurant Siena Tavern on November 24, followed by a year-long spree of demos by the One Off Hospitality brigade in 2014.