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Food Stories
The Beverage Industry Warns of Drastic Impacts from Possible Tariffs
As the threat of high tariffs on wine and alcohol from the E.U. and American whiskey in the E.U. loom, the beverage industry warns that, "It's going to hurt."
A New Balkan Restaurant Aims to Provide a Positive Representation of the Region to Crowds in River North
“It was not just that it was not represented, it was misrepresented,” says the restaurateur behind Ambar of the region as he opens his first location outside Washington, D.C. in the U.S.
New Wrigleyville Restaurant and Cafe Serves Twists on Chicago Classics Plus Taste of Home for Indonesian Community
Rendang Republic has a take on a Chicago dog featuring Indonesian flavors as well as its namesake rendang, one of Indonesia's national dishes, in the style of Italian beef. It's the first brick and mortar from a chef who has worked to popularize Indonesian food in pop-ups.
Ravenswood Gets a Bakery and Cafe Offering Filipino Flavors Folded into Classic Pastries
Justin Lerias folds Filipino flavors into laminated dough and drinks at Del Sur Bakery & Cafe, which opens next to the Damen Brown Line on March 29.
Zubair Mohajir of Lilac Tiger and Mirra on His Favorite Spots in the City
A chef-testant on the latest season of Top Chef, Zubair Mohajir has various successful South Asian-inflected restaurants. He shares his favorite spots.
Where to Get Pie for Pi Day in 2025
It may be a silly day, but we’re not upset about an excuse to eat pie, and 3/14 (the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi) is as good as any.
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Recipes
A Horchata Mocktail Recipe from Erick Williams' New Tequila- and Mezcal-Focused Cocktail Lounge
Erick Williams' Cantina Rosa in Hyde Park celebrates tequila and mezcal, but also offers thoughtful non-alcoholic options like the Horchata Fizz, which you can make at home.
A Vibrant, Latin-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Cocktail for Dry January
Thanks to non-alcoholic agave spirits, you can enjoy a sunny mocktail with this recipe from the new Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park restaurant Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval.
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.
Make the Porky Rice-and-Peas Hoppin' John for New Year's Day, with Help from 'Cook's Country'
The porky rice-and-pea dish Hoppin' John is often eaten on New Year's Day in the South. Try Cook's Country's adaptation of Gullah Geechee cook Emily Meggett's original version.
Homemade Thin Mints
Add peppermint flavor to homemade thin mint cookies reminiscent of Girl Scout Cookies with this recipe from PBS's Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog.
14 Festive Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Baking
We’ve compiled some of our favorite baking recipes that we think would add a little something different to your holiday table this year, including twists on old classics and cookies galore.
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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.
