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Near the Obama Center, an Artful Tea Salon and Bar Open in a Theaster Gates Project

Han Cha and Yunomi are much more than museum cafes, even though they are surrounded by art in the Stony Island Arts Bank.

A bowl of gajar ka halwa on a folded napkin on a table

An Instant Pot Recipe for Gajar Ka Halwa, a Carrot Dessert, from 'Indian As Apple Pie'

The world of Indian sweets is vast and varied, but Anupy Singla offers a homemade introduction with an instant pot recipe for carrot halwa. 

A James Beard Award medal on a tuxedoed chest

Chicago Has One James Beard Award Winner in 2026

In a ceremony held in Chicago for one of the biggest recognitions in the U.S. food and beverage industry, one Chicago chef took home an award. 

The interior of Guillotine Bakery, with its U-Shaped counter and bread and pastry displays

Chicago's Bakery Boom Continues with a Hotly Anticipated Rarity: A Simple French Spot

In an age of maximalist pastries that mash together global traditions, opening a relatively traditional French bakery like Guillotine is somewhat radical. 

Illustrations of soup dumplings, biang biang noodles held up by chopsticks, a whole fish doused in red sauce, and sliced roast duck

A Guide to Regional Chinese Food in Chicago

China is the second-most populous and third-largest country by area in the world, so its cuisine is amazingly diverse. You can find many regional Chinese dishes and restaurants around Chicago, with the help of our guide. 

Jake Potashnick stands next to the sign for his restaurant, Feld, in an image next to a Chicago Chef Picks graphic

Rising Chicago Chef Jake Potashnick of Feld Shares His (Unexpected) Favorites in His Native City

The seasonally obsessed Feld has received a number of accolades in the past year or so. Its chef Jake Potashnick shares where he unwinds after or before service. 

Veggie tacos with lime laid out on dark wood cutting board

Recipes

Tennis Fruit Cake from The Great British Baking Show. (Courtesy of Love Productions)

Victorian Tennis Fruit Cake from 'The Great British Baking Show'

Learn to bake a Victorian era classic dessert with a recipe from The Great British Baking Show.

Four bulgur stuffed peppers on a rectangular plate. Image: Doaa Elkady.

Palestinian-American Cookbook Author Shares Her Story—And A Recipe for Bulgur Stuffed Peppers

Heifa Odeh, creator of the food blog Fufu's Kitchen, has a new cookbook out called Dine in Palestine, which has traditional dishes as well as Palestinian-inspired recipes with creative twists. She shares her story and her recipe for flafleh mahshi bil burghol, or bulgur stuffed peppers. 

A cheese chile relleno from 'Pati's Mexican Table'

Cheesy Chiles Rellenos from 'Pati's Mexican Table'

A new season of Pati's Mexican Table explores the cuisine of Sonora. Pati Jinich starts off her journey just over the border in Tucson, Arizona, the "gateway to Sonora," where she makes these oozy, cheesy chiles rellenos.

Spring risotto with asparagus, spinach, and spring onions

Spring Risotto

Spring may be here, but there's still a chill in the air. Take advantage of the fresh green produce of early spring – asparagus, spring onions, spinach – and warm yourself against the cool damp with this bright and warming spring risotto

A puffed pancake topped with apple compote in a cast iron pan resting on a napkin on a plate on a table

A Dutch Baby Is a Simple and Adaptable Breakfast. Try a Recipe from Evanston's Burl

The puffed pancake is the ideal base for everything from fruit to savory toppings. Try a version from farm-focused, wood-fired Burl, which just launched Sunday brunch. 

Tater Tot Hotdish from Cook's Country

An Easy, Hearty Midwestern Dish from 'Cook's Country'

You may have never heard of hotdish unless you're from the upper Midwest, but the budget-stretching dish is perfect for families or potlucks during the colder months. This Cook's Country version tops the customary meat and vegetables bound in a creamy sauce with frozen tater tots. 

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Food Series

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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.

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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.

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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.

Geoffrey Baer eating Chicago-style hot dog at bar and looking at camera

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!

Sarah Grueneberg

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.

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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.

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