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Food Stories
The 2026 Finalists for Chicago's Local Food Awards, the Banchets
The nominations for the 2026 Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence have been announced in 12 categories recognizing chefs, restaurants, designers, and bartenders from fine dining jewels to counter service gems.
César Murillo, 'Top Chef' Finalist and North Pond Chef, Shares His Chicago Recommendations
César Murillo was a semifinalist on Top Chef season 22 and is the executive chef at Chicago's North Pond Restaurant. He shares his favorite places to eat, drink, and shop in the city.
Lettuce Entertain You Opens a Restaurant Exploring Southeast Asia in River North with Thai Dang of HaiSous
Crying Tiger ranges as far afield as Hong Kong and the Philippines, with a core focus on Thai and Vietnamese dishes, including ones you might be surprised to find in touristed River North.
Vivian Howard Makes a Cooking Show for the Everyday Person Navigating a Confusing Food Landscape
Is fat bad for you? Is whole wheat pasta better? Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard sets out to answer questions like those and help the average person in the business of feeding themselves day in and day out.
Behind the Scenes at Pequod’s, the Chicago Pizza Icon Boosted by Yelp and 'The Bear'
Pequod’s Pizza has been named the best pizza in America on Yelp and appeared on The Bear, and continues to draw both tourists and locals for its pan pizza, a subcategory of deep dish.
A New Independent Grocery Store Brings Fresh Produce and Good Vibes to Austin
Forty Acres Fresh Market fulfills owner Liz Abunaw's years-long plan to bring a quality independent grocery store to the West Side.
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Recipes
Eggplant Parmesan Without the Frying from 'Sara's Weeknight Meals'
Eggplant parmesan is a crowd pleaser, but frying a bunch of slices of eggplant is messy and a hands-on process. Sara Moulton saves you the trouble with this recipe.
An Improved Take on Chicken Kyiv from 'Milk Street'
While chicken Kyiv seems to mostly be a dish of the past, Milk Street has an updated version of the breaded, butter-filled chicken recipe for you to try and rediscover a classic.
Rick Bayless's Pollo in Pipián Verde
Try a recipe for poached chicken breasts in a green mole made with pumpkin seeds, from the newest season of Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless. Green mole is a bit simpler than many of its cousins, so it won't take dozens of ingredients and all day to cook.
Taiwanese Chicken: A One-Pan, Weeknight Meal
Try this one-pan weeknight dinner from Christopher Kimball's Milk Street the next time you're craving some take-out Chinese food. This recipe will take just as long, taste just as good if not better, and probably be healthier for you.
A Beefy Pilaf from 'America's Test Kitchen' In Its 25th Season
As America's Test Kitchen celebrates 25 years on public television with a new season and new special, try their recipe for plov, a Central Asian rice dish spotlighting beef and carrots.
Happy Grilled Cheese Day!
Not only is April 12 Grilled Cheese Day, the entire month of April is National Grilled Cheese Month. And why not – who doesn't like this humblest, simplest of sandwiches? Find some tips from Martha Stewart to gussy up your grilled cheese in celebration.
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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.
