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Food Stories
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.
Where Do Top Restaurants Get Their Spices?
"The first time I tasted it, it was sort of a revelation," says Cellar Door Provisions' Ethan Pikas of the black pepper from the suburban Chicago-based Reluctant Trading Experiment.
Nothing Fancy, Just Nostalgic: Schneider Deli Opens a Flagship Jewish Deli Location in Lincoln Park
Jake and Ariel Schneider's second, larger location is an homage to their families and their food traditions, in a bid to be the kind of nostalgic, cherished Jewish deli they grew up enjoying.
Upcoming Chicago Restaurant Openings and News
Mediterranean food on the river, Basque cuisine meets Chicago, ramen with African flavors, a dessert tasting menu, Korean from the suburbs, and follow-ups from several acclaimed chefs are all on the horizon.
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Recipes
Homestyle Dumplings for Chinese New Year
The meat-filled Chinese dumplings jiaozi are often served at Chinese New Year in the hope that they bring prosperity because of their resemblance to ancient currency. Try a recipe from a chef who is in the process of opening a Taiwanese restaurant in Andersonville.
Spruce Tree Shortbread
Cooking with spruce is magical. It fills up the house with the fragrance of a sweet-scented forest and makes it feel oh-so-Christmassy!
Summery Fish Tacos from 'Cook's Country'
Continue to enjoy summer as it winds down with a recipe for fish tacos from Cook's Country that comes from the show's upcoming new season and is inspired by a version served at a San Diego restaurant.
Daniel Tiger's Banana Swirl
Mom Tiger invites Daniel to take a break from playing to make a special treat for their dinner guest Miss Elaina. Try this recipe with your child to help them practice following directions and trying new foods.
A Summertime Lychee Martini from the James Beard-Nominated Chicago Bar Nobody's Darling
Just a little over a year after it opened, Nobody's Darling already has a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Bar Program. Co-owners Angeles Barnes and Renauda Riddle share the story of their Andersonville cocktail bar, along with the recipe for their Southside Lychee Martini.
A Recipe for Corn Pudding Enjoyed by Mister Rogers
Try a simple recipe for corn pudding once enjoyed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's Fred Rogers, whose grandmother often made it.
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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.
