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Food Stories
Pierogi Are Celebrated in All Their Forms at an Irreverent Northwest Indiana Festival
The annual Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana celebrates the Eastern European heritage of Northwest Indiana both lovingly and irreverently, with costumed characters and plenty of dumplings.
An Experimental Test Kitchen Helped Save Giant Restaurant – And Brought Energy and Joy Back to the Kitchen
With sales down on weeknights and a sense of complacency in the kitchen, Giant decided to institute a test kitchen in which the staff would experiment with new dishes that would appear on the menu at a lower price.
Chicago Food Events This August Feature Garlic, Corn, Lobster, and More
If you’re a Chicago area foodie, August could be a busy month for you. This month’s food events include festivals that celebrate garlic, corn, lobster, vegetables, Bloody Marys, and more. What a combination!
Luella's Southern Kitchen Returns as a Brunch Spot in Albany Park
After a decade in Lincoln Square, Luella's Southern Kitchen is moving to Albany Park to serve just breakfast and brunch. It opens August 6.
A New Logan Square Spot Wants to Be a Neighborhood Restaurant with Hand Rolls and an Approachable Omakase
“Having done this for a while and seeing what people respond to, I feel that we can give people what they want at a little bit more of a price point that makes sense,” says Andrew Choi, formerly of Jinsei Motto, of his new Omakase Box.
Marcella Hazan Changed How Americans Cook, Even Though She Had Never Cooked When She Moved Here
She helped introduce balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and numerous delectable dishes to America despite not being able to write in English.
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Recipes
Sweet Potato Biscuits for Black History Month
Try a recipe from PBS for sweet potato biscuits as February, Black History Month, approaches.
A Cranberry Curd Tart for Any Holiday
Cranberries aren't just for Thanksgiving, especially when they come in the form of a stunning red tart with an almond crust from America's Test Kitchen.
Don't Even Think About Putting Marshmallows on This Savory Sweet Potato Gratin
There are no marshmallows in sight in this savory sweet potato gratin from Milk Street. Instead the excitement comes from the complement of miso, soy, and ginger against the warm sweetness of the potatoes.
Vivian Howard's Texas Caviar, from 'Pati's Mexican Table'
This week on Pati's Mexican Table, Pati Jinich is joined by her friend and fellow public television chef and host Vivian Howard to share both south-of-the-border and Southern recipes, including one for a simple side or dip, Howard's "Texas Caviar."
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.
A Recipe for Lidia Bastianich's Escarole and White Bean Soup
In her new special Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us, Lidia Bastianich brings a hearty soup of escarole and white bean stew to a potluck dinner of all-star immigrant Washington, D.C. chefs. Try the recipe.
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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.
