On the next episode of The Dining Table podcast: Alton Brown has a lot on his mind. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @ChooseChicago @altonbrown @CrainsChicago @wttw @Superdawg

Halftime at Soldier Field during the Bears-Rams game.

Has this chef created Chicago's quintessential restaurant? chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @BlockClubCHI @pilsenmarket @Hogsalt @LettuceEats @BavettesChicago

On this week's podcast: The best restaurants in Chicago recommended by the city's top chefs. chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @DNC @JBPritzker

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @IlliniRestAssoc

Why did it take one of Chicago's most outstanding restaurants 25 years to win a James Beard Award? My thoughts on this week's podcast.chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @CrainsChicago @IlliniRestAssoc @lulacafe @PaulKahan @pilotlightchefs

My thoughts on two new Chicago restaurants: One high end Italian and the other low country BBQ. @CrainsChicago @IlliniRestAssoc @LettuceEats chicagobusiness.com/dining-t…

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… My latest podcast features the always entertaining Dave Bonomi of @CoalfireChicago on why Little Italy is the perfect place for @peanutparkpasta @CrainsChicago @IlliniRestAssoc @DonnieMadia #pizza #italianfood #restaurants #chicago #tipping #hospitality

The art and charm of classic Italian restaurants with the always gregarious Dave Bonomi @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @CoalfireChicago @peanutparkpasta @juanmanjuan Photo by Jorge Perez #pizza #oldschool #italian #chicago #restaurants chicagobusiness.com/dining-t…

A Chicago culinary tour by bike, boat, car & foot on this week's podcast @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @BlockClubCHI @IlliniRestAssoc @foodinspiration @avecchicago @BouchonChicago @lulacafe @chiarchitecture @Starbucks @TimeOutMarket #netherlands #CHICAGO chicagobusiness.com/dining-t…

My interview with the outspoken star chef of Bucktown's new hit restaurant, Tama. @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago @roisterchicago @MichaelNagrant #chef #greekfood #Chicago chicagobusiness.com/dining-t…

I'm a Bears fan and I'm unfamiliar with this word you used. It sounded like "enjoy".

My latest podcast featuring one of the most important chefs in Chicago, @SarahStegner. @CrainsChicago @GreenCityMarket @tonypriolo @PrairieGrass847 @ChooseChicago @IlliniRestAssoc #Chicago #chef chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… Photo Credit Monica Kass Rogers

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… Some love it, some don't. But if it's successful (and it is so far) expect to see more restaurants adopt this style of service. @CrainsChicago @thattuchicago @GramercyTavern @IlliniRestAssoc @NateSilver538 #hospitality #service #restaurants

Where to find some of the best thin crust pizza around Chicago chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @Patspizzachi @VitoNicksPizza @MiddleBrowBeer @fornorossopizza #tavernstyle #thincrust #pizza #Chicago @CrainsChicago @PequodsPizza @RichieFarina @FourSeasons @ChicagoCouncil

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… Add Brasero to the list. Opening tomorrow. @ChooseChicago @CrainsChicago @BokaChicago @LettuceEats @juanmanjuan @EATkaizen @UruapanCarnitas

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago #gumbo #roux

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… I like to call him, "Poultry in Motion" because he's always thinking about his next @FryTheCoop location. Joe Fontana and I talk about his hot chicken chain he hopes to grow to 75 shops. @CrainsChicago @ChooseChicago #chicken

chicagobusiness.com/dining-t… @thattuchicago is gaining national acclaim for their amazing meals, but they have a forward thinking service model as well. @CrainsChicago @Eater @nytcooking @ChicagoCouncil #restaurant #hospitality

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