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As a Local Lao Brand Expands to Mariano's, Go Behind-the-Scenes of Their Preparation of Ready-to-Eat Meals
“To see Lao cuisine in the main grocery aisle,” says a co-founder of Laos to Your House, is “the execution of our mission beyond what we could think.”
Muslim Chefs at Restaurants and Pop-Ups Celebrate Ramadan by Blending Cultures
“It's a nice way to get community together, refuel for the next fast, and have a space where we can just be all together,” says Maryam Khan of her iftar pop-up.
More Than a Century on, Ferrara and Scafuri Bakeries Carry on Italian Tradition with Sweets Like Zeppole
Ferrara and Scafuri bakeries have been serving treats in Little Italy for more than a century, including the special zeppole sold for St. Joseph's Day on March 19.
A Culinary Arts Teacher Tries to Provide Communal Values Alongside Career Skills with a Community Fridge
“They know that food is meant to be shared,” Sarai Blankenbaker says of her students at Roosevelt High School, who prepare meals for other students every week in a community fridge.
Two of Chicago's Most Popular Breweries Merge as the Craft Beer Industry Shrinks
As the craft beer scene continues to shrink, Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s biggest and most popular breweries, have announced that they are merging.
Where to Get Pie for Pi Day in 2026
It's often said that cooking is an art and baking is a science, so enjoying a baked good on a mathematical "holiday" like Pi Day is apt. We've gathered some Chicago places that can help you indulge.
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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.
A Recipe for Korean Fried Chicken from a New 'Milk Street' Cookbook
The new cookbook Milk Street 365 is meant to be "your Cooking 101 for 2024," says Milk Street's editorial director. Try its recipe for Korean fried chicken.
Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread
Try Irish soda bread for St. Patrick's Day in a recipe from Paul Hollywood of The Great British Baking Show.
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."
Palestinian-American Cookbook Author Shares Her Story—And A Recipe for Bulgur Stuffed Peppers
Heifa Odeh, creator of the food blog Fufu's Kitchen, has a new cookbook out called Dine in Palestine, which has traditional dishes as well as Palestinian-inspired recipes with creative twists. She shares her story and her recipe for flafleh mahshi bil burghol, or bulgur stuffed peppers.
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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.
