Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.
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Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025
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22:33In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.Von Chicago magazine
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John's Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports
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15:54John breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O'Hare airports.Von Chicago magazine
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How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving
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18:47Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.Von Chicago magazine
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Chicago's Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots
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22:08John and Amy discuss Creepies, the new French Midwestern bistro from the Elske team, along with two tavern-style pizza places making waves.Von Chicago magazine
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Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses
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16:49John and Amy discuss their top five Chicago steakhouses, and what they say about the scene right now. For the full list, head to chicagomag.com.Von Chicago magazine
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A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately
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25:50John and Amy discuss some of the best places they've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall (John's in a big pie-making phase).Von Chicago magazine
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New Twists on Old Fashioneds
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18:56Amy describes how Chicago is adopting the Wisconsin old fashioned. Plus, John discusses his review of the flashy new steakhouse in town, the Alston.Von Chicago magazine
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Where We Eat in Bucktown
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22:29We're headed to John's neighborhood to find where he grabs a drink, a burger, Thai food, and more. We also learn about what new restaurants are coming to Bucktown soon.Von Chicago magazine
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Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area
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17:05After diving into his review of Mister Tiger, the new West Town Korean restaurant, John gives us his rundown of where to go in Chicago and the suburbs for Korean barbecue, pochas, noraebang, and more. Plus, Amy gives us the scoop on a fantastic steakhouse dessert.Von Chicago magazine
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Our Mid-Year Check-in on New Openings
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21:06John and Amy talk about the restaurants they're most excited about from the first half of 2025. Plus: Amy's tips on where to eat if you're stuck at Midway Airport.Von Chicago magazine
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Reviewing While High Makes John a Better Critic
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24:01John explains how adding a little THC to his dining experience helps him de-stress and focus on the moment. Plus, Amy describes the perfect Filipino food crawl.Von Chicago magazine
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Where We Eat and Drink in the Burbs
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18:07Gas up the car, we're headed to the suburbs for today's episode. John and Amy talk about the best food and drink outside of the city, including some of John's favorite Japanese restaurants. Plus, we get the lowdown on Cafe Yaya, the new all-day spot in Lincoln Park from the team behind Galit.Von Chicago magazine
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What Makes a Great Chicago Cocktail Bar
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20:24Amy and John discuss their favorite cocktail bars in the city, what makes a great mixed drink, and what makes Chicago's scene so approachable. For tickets to Chicago's Best Restaurants: chicagomag.com/cbrVon Chicago magazine
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Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining
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22:05John and Amy discuss their favorite spots for outdoor dining in Chicago, the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer, and the best places for seasonal cooking.Von Chicago magazine
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Why We Love Giardiniera
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19:57John and Amy talk about the best ways to enjoy the classic Chicago condiment, how to pronounce it, John's rankings of the best jarred versions, and whether the hosts are true Chicagoans.Von Chicago magazine
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A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round
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17:24Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh offer their short (but hot) takes on places they've been eating and drinking lately. Plus, John discusses his latest review, for Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen in Park Ridge.Von Chicago magazine
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Chicago's Best New Restaurants
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23:02Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into "The Best New Restaurants" list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.Von Chicago magazine
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