Gas 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.
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What Makes a Great Chicago Cocktail Bar
Amy 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/cbr
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20:24
Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining
John 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.
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Why We Love Giardiniera
John 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.
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A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round
Hosts 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.
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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