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Food Stories
Quinton McNair Found Solace in Baking After the Military. Now He Offers Others the Same
McNair was diagnosed with PTSD and depression following 24 years of service in the Army but discovered baking was therapeutic. Now he runs Strugglebeard Bakery to honor other veterans and offer a welcoming space.
Chicago's Best Places to Eat and Drink, From Pretty Cool Ice Cream's Dana Cree
Dana Cree has partnered with restaurants and brands around Chicago to make special ice cream treats. She shares some of her favorites.
Taxi and Rideshare Drivers Gather for a Taste of Home at Mogadishu Restaurant – With a Side of Banana
The Somali restaurant near downtown offers working drivers a place to gather, speak their language, and enjoy a taste of home in between fares.
You Can Thank the Midwest for Your Favorite Holiday Ingredients
Illinois produces the vast majority of the canned pumpkin in the U.S., Wisconsin is the biggest grower of cranberries, and Indiana has a significant mint industry.
Where to Find Brazilian Food in Chicago
Chicago's Brazilian community may be small, but chefs are beginning to proudly share the unfamiliar cuisine of Brazil at restaurants like Nic & Junior's and Chef Thiago.
The 2027 Finalists for Chicago's Local Food Awards, the Banchets
From bakeries to bars, sommeliers to young chefs, counter service to outstanding hospitality, Chicago's respected Banchets are back.
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Recipes
Our Most Popular Recipes of 2024
Comfort seemed to be the through-line of our most viewed recipes this year, whether it was a simple dish or an elaborate classic that still warmed the home and heart.
Strawberry and Cream Daifuku Mochi from Elle Lei of SUGOi Sweets
Elle Lei of the colorful Chicagoland confectionery SUGOi Sweets has been inspired by the intense seasonality of Japanese desserts ever since she lived there. She shares a recipe for a Japanese treat perfect for spring.
A Recipe for Yellow Dal from 'Indian As Apple Pie'
Dal, which encompasses legumes such as lentils, peas, and beans, is a category in South Asian cuisine almost as broad as curry. Try a simple, comforting one from Anupy Singla.
Soft Pretzel Numbers
Let your guests practice their math skills with soft pretzel numbers that they can then eat!
Indian Spiced Lime Soda for Holi from Cookbook Author Anupy Singla
Chicago cookbook author and food entrepreneur Anupy Singla shares a recipe for a refreshing drink to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that takes place around the beginning of spring. "I like to have options of natural sodas and drinks that everyone can partake in," she says.
Mushroom Farro Risotto from Chef Devon Quinn of Eden
Farro risotto "has some room for error," says Chef Devon Quinn of the Avondale restaurant Eden. "Compared to a regular risotto with rice that you can overcook, farro is a lot more lenient."
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Food Series
Check, Please!
The Emmy-winning local restaurant review series from WTTW Chicago features host, master sommelier, and restaurateur Alpana Singh sitting down with three “regular person” guest reviewers as they compare notes on their experiences at three Chicago-area eateries.
Chefs Off the Clock
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.
FOODPHILES
Meet the people who feed you. This series takes you into the kitchen, behind the bar, and into the field to introduce you to a chef or restaurateur who prepares food and libations as they share their personal stories and insights about the meaning of their work, how they got into the hospitality business, and why they have such a passion for what they do.
Foods of Chicago
Join Geoffrey Baer as he plays both taste tester and tour guide, exploring the little-known stories behind Chicago's favorite foods! Along this delectable journey, learn how the Chicago-style hot dog came into being, discover the connection between Al Capone and Jay's Potato Chips, take a tour down Chicago's New Maxwell Street Market, learn about the birth of the classic SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE "cheezborger" routine from the Billy Goat tavern, and so much more!
Dishalicious
This cooking demonstration program filmed before a live audience in WTTW's Grainger Studio is hosted by Sarah Grueneberg, James Beard award-winning chef/owner of Chicago's Monteverde and runner-up on "Iron Chef" and "Iron Chef Gauntlet." Each week, Sarah is joined by three extraordinary local chefs who band together to prepare a unique meal.
Food Thoughts
Healthy eating and food education are essential to preparing the very youngest members of our community for school and life. Pilot Light and WTTW team up to encourage healthy eating with FOOD THOUGHTS, an animated series of videos for kids and families. Puppy chef host “Puprika” joins a diverse group of children and families to visit their homes, gardens, farms, and schools.
