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Food Stories
Chicago's 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards, a national recognition in the food and hospitality industry often compared to the Academy Awards, have announced 2026 semifinalists, and Chicago has one more than last year.
A New Dinner Series Highlights South Side Chefs
South Side + Friends, hosted by Dominque Leach of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, aims to bring some visitors and recognition to South Side businesses.
Kedzie Avenue in Albany Park Becomes a Hub for Middle Eastern-Style Cafes, as Four Open Within a Mile in a Year
Two Yemeni coffee chains from Dearborn, Michigan have opened their first Chicago outposts along Kedzie, while two other new cafes also spotlight Turkish and Kurdish coffee and pastries.
Green City Market Buys a Permanent Home in Lincoln Square
The popular, sustainably focused farmers market will move its indoor winter market to its new home, with plans to host pop-ups, educational programs, and more there.
Minyoli's Rich Wang's Favorite Spots in Chicago are Under-the-Radar Gems
Rich Wang spotlights Taiwanese ingredients, dishes, and stories at Minyoli in Andersonville. He recommends some lesser-known places in Chicago for specific dishes.
How a Traditional Japanese Cleaning Ritual Helps a Restaurateur and Her Staff Reflect and Reset for the New Year
The Japanese tradition of ōsōji, undertaken at the new year, is like spring cleaning on steroids, allowing for reflection and clearing out of the past year, as the owners of Omakase Yume show.
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Recipes
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad from 'Cook's Country'
Americans love mayo-based salads: egg, tuna, chicken, potato. But Hawaiians in particular prize macaroni salad, serving it as a side in the ubiquitous plate lunch found on the islands. Try Cook's Country take on this simple classic.
A Recipe for Baked Kibee from Imee's Mediterranean Kitchen
Imee's Mediterranean Kitchen is a Loop restaurant born out of three generations of Lebanese women cooking for their families. Owner Nicole Nassif shares her recipe for baked kibee or kibbeh, a combination of bulgur, ground meat, and spices.
A Recipe for Corn Pudding Enjoyed by Mister Rogers
Try a simple recipe for corn pudding once enjoyed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's Fred Rogers, whose grandmother often made it.
Simple, Wholesome New Year's Hors D'Oeuvres
Looking for some simple, healthier snacks for your New Year's Eve gathering? Try these three appetizers from Gaby Dalkin, courtesy of PBS Food.
Chicken Vindaloo from 'Milk Street'
Vindaloo is probably one of the better-known dishes in America that originated from the Indian subcontinent. Popularized by Indian restaurant menus across the United States, it's a tangy, lightly spicy curry from the state of Goa.
Chefs Honor Rescued Recipes from Holocaust Survivors
An upcoming dinner in Glencoe honors recipes from Holocaust survivors. One recipe for a walnut cream cake was a childhood favorite of Steven Fenves, whose family ledger of recipes is in the culinary archives of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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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.
