Season 18, Episode 2
Check, Please! host Alpana Singh welcomes guest reviewers Kurtis Lott, Jim Bloom, and Mary MacLaughlin who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Steak 48, Nella Pizza e Pasta, and Chez Moi.
Check, Please! host Alpana Singh welcomes guest reviewers Kurtis Lott, Jim Bloom, and Mary MacLaughlin who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Steak 48, Nella Pizza e Pasta, and Chez Moi.
This modern take on a classic steak house offers up classic fare with a large selection of seafood. At Steak 48, there are a number of different rooms all with unique atmospheres to choose from.
Kurtis
Lott
Real Estate Pro,
Montgomery
Kurtis recommends:
Steak 48
Mary
MacLaughlin
Event Specialist,
Chicago
Mary recommends:
Chez Moi
Jim
Bloom
Marketing Executive,
Chicago
Jim recommends:
Nella Pizza e Pasta

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Jim
Bloom
Marketing Executive,
Chicago
Jim recommends:
Nella Pizza e Pasta
Kurtis
Lott
Real Estate Pro,
Montgomery
Kurtis recommends:
Steak 48
Mary
MacLaughlin
Event Specialist,
Chicago
Mary recommends:
Chez Moi

A little piece of France in Chicago, Chez Moi transports you. This charming French Bistro offers authentic and simple French fare.
Jim
Bloom
Marketing Executive,
Chicago
Jim recommends:
Nella Pizza e Pasta
Kurtis
Lott
Real Estate Pro,
Montgomery
Kurtis recommends:
Steak 48
Mary
MacLaughlin
Event Specialist,
Chicago
Mary recommends:
Chez Moi

Check, Please! host Alpana Singh sits down with series creator David Manilow to discuss the second episode and how the topic of conversation throughout the show included how 'Instagramable' the food the was.
Check, Please! host Alpana Singh welcomes guest reviewers Rebecca Flores, Don Strzepek, and Michael Bruesh who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Tied House, Dos Ricco's Mexican Kitchen, and Go 4 Food.
Go 4 Food is a Chinese Fusion restaurant specializing in seafood. This Michelin Award-winning spot has creative dishes for all to enjoy.
Michael
Bruesh
Science Teacher,
Chicago
Michael recommends:
Go 4 Food
Don
Strzepek
Jewelry Designer,
Chicago
Don recommends:
Dos Ricco's Mexican Kitchen (closed)
Rebecca
Flores
Executive Assistant,
Chicago
Rebecca recommends:
Tied House

Mexican food with an Asian twist is on the menu at Dos Ricco’s. Fresh juices made in house are the perfect complement to the Korean BBQ Steak or the seared tuna tacos.
Don
Strzepek
Jewelry Designer,
Chicago
Don recommends:
Dos Ricco's Mexican Kitchen (closed)
Rebecca
Flores
Executive Assistant,
Chicago
Rebecca recommends:
Tied House
Michael
Bruesh
Science Teacher,
Chicago
Michael recommends:
Go 4 Food

Tied House is a modern, New American restaurant connected to Schubas Tavern. With a creative food menu and cocktails to match, this airy space has a lot to offer all types of diners.
Rebecca
Flores
Executive Assistant,
Chicago
Rebecca recommends:
Tied House
Don
Strzepek
Jewelry Designer,
Chicago
Don recommends:
Dos Ricco's Mexican Kitchen (closed)
Michael
Bruesh
Science Teacher,
Chicago
Michael recommends:
Go 4 Food

Check, Please! host Alpana Singh sits down with series creator David Manilow to reflect on how it feels to return to a job she loves, but with far more wisdom and life experience to bring to the table. Also, they discuss the process of figuring out which guests will gel well with each other – Alpana never meets them until filming day – and how their differing perspectives and sometimes unexpected restaurant choices make for an entertaining show.