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Food Stories
Ravenswood Gets a Bakery and Cafe Offering Filipino Flavors Folded into Classic Pastries
Justin Lerias folds Filipino flavors into laminated dough and drinks at Del Sur Bakery & Cafe, which opens next to the Damen Brown Line on March 29.
Zubair Mohajir of Lilac Tiger and Mirra on His Favorite Spots in the City
A chef-testant on the latest season of Top Chef, Zubair Mohajir has various successful South Asian-inflected restaurants. He shares his favorite spots.
Where to Get Pie for Pi Day in 2025
It may be a silly day, but we’re not upset about an excuse to eat pie, and 3/14 (the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi) is as good as any.
How Some Small Local Farmers Are Dealing with Bird Flu
As another outbreak of a highly contagious bird flu devastates flocks around the country, we spoke to some small local farmers about their concerns.
Eating Through Chicago’s Belmont Cragin Neighborhood: If You Know, You Know
Peruvian street food, Mexican masa creations, a delectable burger: it's all availabe in the oft-overlooked Belmont Cragin, which has the largest Latino population of any neighborhood in the city.
A Filipino-Hawaiian Bodega Serving Up Musubi and Other Snacks Is Coming to Ravenswood
Kanin will offer longanisa and egg musubi, inari "poke bombs," and more snacks in a bodega-like setting across from Amundsen High School.
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Recipes
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.
Lidia Bastianich's Cherry Jam Tart
Try a cherry tart from Lidia Bastianich that uses pre-made cherry preserves, saving you some time and effort.
A Classic Strawberry Pretzel Dessert from 'The Great American Recipe'
Try Pittsburgh home cook Doug Heilman's recipe for a strawberry pretzel salad from the latest season of The Great American Recipe. It's a classic Midwestern dessert.
A Horchata Mocktail Recipe from Erick Williams' New Tequila- and Mezcal-Focused Cocktail Lounge
Erick Williams' Cantina Rosa in Hyde Park celebrates tequila and mezcal, but also offers thoughtful non-alcoholic options like the Horchata Fizz, which you can make at home.
'Cook's Country' Skillet Recipes
Try two recipes from Cook's Country that take beloved dishes and make them in a skillet: Pizza Margherita, and a giant Chocolate Chip Cookie.
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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.
