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Check, Please! Special: BYOB

Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places Gio's, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Han 202, Ay Ay Picante, Andy's Thai Kitchen, La Palapa, and Coast Sushi Bar.

Federales

Federales

Federales is a lofty, open-air tequila and taco concept with an energetic, fun atmosphere.

Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company

Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company

Sleek and stylish pizzeria and bar set on Streeterville’s Ogden Slip offering creatively-topped thin-crust pizzas, salads, and more.

Blogs

Let’s Get Cooking

I’m pleased to share with you my list of favorite cookbooks, which I hope will add joy to your cooking as well.

The Casserole

“A good marriage is like a casserole – only those responsible for it really know what goes in it.” – Anonymous

The Mocktail Movement

An increasing number of restaurants are embracing the “sober-curious” movement and are adding thoughtfully made non-alcoholic drinks to their list of offerings.

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.