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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
Chocolate Ginger-Molasses Cookies Great for Kids and Adults
It can be difficult to find recipes that please both children and adults, but these cookies from Martha Stewart manage to do so by adding chocolate chunks to ooey-gooey molasses cookies.
A Comforting Indonesian Chicken Dish Perfect for a Bad Day
"If I have a bad day, I cook," says Jane Reed, whose son Chris started the catering business Bumbu Roux with her to serve the Indonesian food of her youth and the Creole food of his father's. Try an Indonesian recipe from them here.
A Simple, Cheesy Quiche from 'America's Test Kitchen'
Celebrate the return of America's Test Kitchen in its twenty-fourth season with this simple, cheesy quiche recipe from the new season.
Pork Souvlakia with Tzatziki from 'The Great American Recipe'
Ted Pappas, a Chicago area contestant on the second season of PBS's The Great American Recipe, shared his recipe for "Greek kebabs," a weeknight staple in his house, along with his mother's recipe for tzatziki.
Red, White, and Blueberry Salad
A salad with berries in patriotic colors for the Fourth of July holiday, courtesy of PBS Food.
Can You Identify the Obscure Bakes from 'The Great British Baking Show'?
Mary and Paul often pull out some obscure recipes for the technical challenges on The Great British Baking Show. Have you heard of them before? Can you identify them? The show's final two episodes air Friday, August 4.
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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.
