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Food Stories
A New Cooking Show Aims to Bring Indian Food into the Home Cook's Weekly Rotation
In a new cooking show, Anupy Singla demonstrates not just the recipes but techniques of Indian cuisine, as well as shortcuts to make it accessible during the week.
How Kasama Became the Most Recognized Chicago Restaurant of the Decade
A James Beard Award, Michelin stars, appearances on The Bear, lines down the block: Kasama has notched them all by serving casual Filipino breakfasts, artful pastries, and precise tasting menus out of one small space.
The Team Behind the Korean, Beef-Centered Bonyeon Share Their Chicago Favorites
Not only do Bonyeon's executive pastry chef Alana Wang and executive chef Alex Ching share a kitchen for the 12-seat chef's counter; they also have similar favorite restaurants and bars in Chicago, as they tell us.
The White Palace Grill Is an "Oasis" of a 24-Hour Diner in a Changing South Loop
The White Palace Grill has been serving regulars for decades, even as its South Loop neighborhood has changed around it. The diner will appear in the final season of The Bear, further cementing its iconic status.
How an Orchestra Percussionist Runs a Fast-Casual Korean Chain
"When a restaurant is flowing it’s a kind of symphony," says Eric Shin, who is simultaneously CEO and co-founder of SeoulSpice restaurants and principal percussionist for the National Symphony Orchestra.
Chicago's 2026 James Beard Award Nominees
Chicago has three nominees for this year's James Beard Awards, one of the food industry's highest honors. The awards ceremony will take place in Chicago.
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Recipes
Make Your Own Lemon Pepper Seasoning for These Wings from 'Cook's Country'
This wings recipe from Cook's Country has you make your own lemon pepper seasoning that will be far superior to a store-bought mix, then toss it with sauce to coat some crispy fried chicken wings.
A Different Kind of Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole may be a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but in case you want to switch it up from the cream of mushroom kind, Milk Street has a hearty Italian casserole filled out with potatoes and fresh mushrooms.
A Showstopper Vegetarian Biryani Recipe from 'Indian As Apple Pie'
Biryani is a crown jewel of Indian cuisine, a dish that is often theatrically unveiled during a feast. Try Anupy Singla's version from Indian As Apple Pie.
Grilled Queso Fundido Potatoes from 'Pati's Mexican Table'
There's a new season of Pati's Mexican Table where she visits the northeastern state of Nuevo León and samples some grilled delights, among other things. Try her recipe for grilled potatoes topped with oozy cheese, sausage, and bacon.
A Recipe for Traditional Menominee Wild Rice & Berries
Chef Jessica Pamonicutt shared this recipe for traditional Menominee wild rice and berries, which was historically served at ceremonies and feasts.
New Cookbook Argues Midwestern Food is More than Casseroles and Cheese. But Here's a Recipe for Fried Cheese Curds Anyway
Paul Fehribach, the chef and owner of Big Jones in Andersonville, explores the stories behind Midwestern foods familiar and lesser-known in a new book, arguing that it deserves to be taken seriously. “What I would like to do is present it as a beautiful regional cuisine that has a history," he says.
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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.
