Check, Please! host Alpana Singh welcomes guest reviewers Adrienne Tambone, Jeff Carlson, and Sean Serluco who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Gogi, Revival Food Hall, and Club Lucky.
One of the only in Chicago, Gogi serves up Korean BBQ cooked right at your own table on authentic charcoal grills. Bring your friends to enjoy grilled meats, savory pancakes, and array of banchan and more.
Adrienne
Tambone
Teacher,
Chicago
Adrienne recommends:
Gogi
Jeff
Carlson
Finance Executive,
Chicago
Jeff recommends:
Revival Food Hall
Sean
Serluco
Therapist,
Chicago
Sean recommends:
Club Lucky
This massive space brings Chicago neighborhood food together all in one high-end food-court. With a full bar, Revival is open for lunch and dinner and even hosts fun themed events.
Jeff
Carlson
Finance Executive,
Chicago
Jeff recommends:
Revival Food Hall
Adrienne
Tambone
Teacher,
Chicago
Adrienne recommends:
Gogi
Sean
Serluco
Therapist,
Chicago
Sean recommends:
Club Lucky
This old school lounge has been around for decades. The supper-club themed setting is serving up Italian-American classics and mixing dirty martinis to order.
Sean
Serluco
Therapist,
Chicago
Sean recommends:
Club Lucky
Jeff
Carlson
Finance Executive,
Chicago
Jeff recommends:
Revival Food Hall
Adrienne
Tambone
Teacher,
Chicago
Adrienne recommends:
Gogi
Host Alpana Singh and Check, Please! creator David Manilow discuss the importance of 'word-of-mouth' restaurant recommendations, the growing trend in food hall establishments, and Alpana's love of Korean food because it hasn't been altered or 'Americanized.'
This BYOB joint serves brunch all day. Salty or sweet, these brothers bring creativity and fun to this whimsical spot.
Carlos
Vasquez
Business Development Executive,
Chicago
Carlos recommends:
WHISK (CLOSED)
Helen
Weiner
Writer,
Arlington Heights
Helen recommends:
Passero
Monica
Timmerman
Medical Liaison,
Villa Park
Monica recommends:
Ema
This small and modern spot serves up creative Chicago-Italian fare, creative cocktails and seasonal specialties. It is located in the adorable downtown Arlington Heights neighborhood.
Helen
Weiner
Writer,
Arlington Heights
Helen recommends:
Passero
Carlos
Vasquez
Business Development Executive,
Chicago
Carlos recommends:
WHISK (CLOSED)
Monica
Timmerman
Medical Liaison,
Villa Park
Monica recommends:
Ema
California style cooking meets Mediterranean flavors at this restaurant. Small plates are at the core of the menu along with dips and spreads.
Monica
Timmerman
Medical Liaison,
Villa Park
Monica recommends:
Ema
Helen
Weiner
Writer,
Arlington Heights
Helen recommends:
Passero
Carlos
Vasquez
Business Development Executive,
Chicago
Carlos recommends:
WHISK (CLOSED)
Host Alpana Singh and Check, Please! creator David Manilow discuss the relationship between love of travel and love of food, great vineyards to visit in the United States, and the social phenomenon of brunch in Chicago.
