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Food Stories
Even as Alinea Loses a Star, Chicago Gains Two More in the Prestigious 2025 Michelin Guide for Restaurants
The legendary and influential Alinea went from three stars to two, but another restaurant was promoted to two stars while a new restaurant featured in a new show about Michelin won its first.
Bo Durham of Mindy's Bakery on His Favorite Spots in the City
Bo Durham, the executive pastry chef at Mindy’s Bakery in Wicker Park, has been working with owner Mindy Segal for almost 12 years. He shares some Chicago gems.
With a Sense of Humor, Mr. Submarine Celebrates 50 Years with 50 Videos Spotlighting Prominent Chicagoans and Infamous Commercials
Eagleman and Ozzie Guillén both appear in new commercials for Mr. Submarine that draw on a history of hokey spots, in honor of 50 years in business.
A Decadent Southern Brunch Restaurant from a Mother-Daughter Team Opens in the South Loop
Private chef Emani Roberts is opening Brûlée, a Southern brunch restaurant blocks from McCormick Center, to serve South Loop residents and convention-goers.
Haibayô Is Much More Than a Cafe Located in the Changing Asia on Argyle in Uptown
Haibayô is both a cafe serving Southeast Asian-inspired beverages and a nonprofit with community programming meant to keep the neighborhood vital and accessible.
Almost 200 Episodes in, the Hospitality Podcast ‘Joiners’ Still Puts Good Hangs First
As the cult favorite inside the hospitality industry podcast "Joiners" soldiers on, its two hosts are considering whether to try to keep expanding – or just keep doing what they're doing.
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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.
Learn How To Make Your Own Harissa
Try a recipe for the spicy North African staple from Christopher Kimball's Milk Street and you'll have your own homemade versatile condiment, ready to add some extra flavor and spice when you're grilling, roasting, or making stews.
A Vegan Lemon Saffron Cake from a New Cookbook by a Chicago-Based Physician and Recipe Developer
Sheil Shukla channels his creativity outside his day job and family life into cooking and photographing his South Asian vegan recipes, which get more global influence and practical adaptation in his newest cookbook, Kari.
Three Wintry Holiday Cocktails That Aren't Eggnog
While everyone drinks eggnog, spiked or not, at the holidays, there are a lot of other festive beverages out there. Try recipes for three unique options: a coffee-flavored one, a tropical drink, and a nutty, minty Christmas shot.
A Masala Chai Recipe from ‘Great American Baking Show’ Contestant and UIC Med Student Nirali Chauhan
For Nirali Chauhan, a UIC medical school student and a contestant on the new season of The Great American Baking Show, baking is both an art and a science. Chauhan shares her journey to the famous baking tent and a recipe for her family's chai.
Light and Bright: Shrimp Scampi and Shredded Chicken Tacos
Getting tired of heavy winter stews and roasts? Try some lively and fresh new recipes from America's Test Kitchen.
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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.
