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Season 1

  • S01E01 Wiener's Circle, Sushi Wabi, Le Titi de Paris

    • October 2, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Chicago hot dog-and-late nite abuse stop Wiener's Circle, West Loop Japanese joint Sushi Wabi, and Arlington Heights mainstay Le Titi de Paris.

  • S01E02 Tiparos, Lutz Continental Cafe, Carlos

    • October 9, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Old Town Thai at Tiparos, old world baked goods in Lincoln Square at Lutz Continental Cafe, and a Highland Park French food destination at Carlos'.

  • S01E03 Genesee Depot, Sally's Waffle and Pancake House, Gibsons

    • October 16, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for homey Wrigleyville spot Genesee Depot, all day breakfast in Norwood Park at Sally's Waffle and Pancake House, and Gold Coast steakhouse Gibsons.

  • S01E04 Sushi Kushi Toyo, Blackbird, Earwax

    • October 23, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for surburban Japanese spot Sushi Kushi Toyo, upscale West Loop restaurant Blackbird, and Wicker Park hippy hangout Earwax.

  • S01E05 Greek Islands, 120 Ocean Place, Mac Arthur's Restaurant

    • October 30, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Greektown's biggest restaurant Greek Islands, Wheaton seafood specialist 120 Ocean Place, and Austin soul food cafeteria Mac Arthur's Restaurant.

  • S01E06 Margie's Candies, Pasteur, Shaw's Crab House

    • November 6, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Wicker Park dessert delights at Margie's Candies, Edgewater Vietnamese joint Pasteur, and River North monument to fish, Shaw's Crab House.

  • S01E07 Triple Crown Seafood Restaurant, Gene & Georgetti, Manny's

    • November 20, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Little Italy deli Manny's, old school charm at River North's Gene & Georgetti, and a delicious taste of China from Chinatown's Triple Crown Seafood Restaurant.

  • S01E08 Kitsch'n, Bongo Room, Ixcapuzalco

    • November 27, 2001
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Roscoe Village vintage celebration Kitsch'n, contemporary breakfast food at Wicker Park's Bongo Room, and an authentic taste of Mexico at Wicker Park's Ixcapuzalco.

  • S01E09 Arun's, Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, Spice of Life Cafeteria

    • January 8, 2002
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Albany Park's terrific thai spot Arun's, Cajun and Southern fare at Hyde Park's Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, and healthy lunch options from Gold Coast's Spice of Life Cafeteria

  • S01E10 Gale Street Inn, D & J Bistro, La Scarola

    • January 15, 2002
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Jefferson Park chops and ribs joint Gale Street Inn, budget French fare in Lake Zurich's D & J Bistro, and traditional Italian cuisine at River West's La Scarola.

  • S01E11 Atlantique, Wishbone, Le Bouchon

    • January 22, 2002
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for Andersonville fusion spot Atlantique, West Loop hangout Wishbone, and Bucktown bistro Le Bouchon.

  • S01E12 Caponies Trattoria, Spiaggia, Zia's Trattoria

    • January 29, 2002
    • WTTW/Chicago

    Reviews and recommendations for three Italian favorites: Wood-fired pizzas at Dunning's Caponies Trattoria, four star dining from Gold Coast's Spiaggia, and full portioned entrees at Edison Park's Zia's Trattoria.

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Season 17

  • S17E01 Forbidden Root, Miss Saigon, Sofi

    • October 13, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Clare Lane, Daniel Nguyen, and Mary Zavett who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Forbidden Root, Miss Saigon, and Sofi.

  • S17E02 Simi's Restaurant, Cellar Door Provisions, Mexique

    • October 20, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Chinwe Okorafor, Kristin Nehls, and Don Heider who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Simi's Restaurant, Cellar Door Provisions, and Mexique.

  • S17E03 QXY (Quing Xiang Yuan), Milwalky Trace, Señor Pan

    • October 27, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Saiba Arain, Dave Wiegers, and Marcelino Garcia who weigh in on Chicago area eateries QXY (Quing Xiang Yuan), Milwalky Trace, and Señor Pan.

  • S17E04 Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin

    • November 3, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Emilie Yount, Greg Veza, and Gail Videka who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, and Dancing Marlin.

  • S17E05 Roister, Sapori Napoletani, Midori

    • November 10, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers John Burks, Carmen Salerno, and Joanna Horsnail who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Roister, Sapori Napoletani, and Midori.

  • S17E06 BYOB

    • November 17, 2017
    • PBS

    Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places Gio's, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Han 202, Ay Ay Picante, Andy's Thai Kitchen, La Palapa, and Coast Sushi Bar.

  • S17E07 The Gundis, The English Room, L'Patron

    • January 5, 2018
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Mary Parsons, Harith Razaa, and Kevin Palmer who weigh in on Chicago area eateries The Gundis, The English Room, and L'Patron.

  • S17E08 Momotaro, Goree Cuisine, Johnny's Grill

    • January 19, 2018
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers David Bridges, Felicia Fredricks, and Jordan Hicks who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Momotaro, Goree Cuisine, and Johnny's Grill.

  • S17E09 Rhyme or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano

    • January 26, 2018
    • PBS

    Check, Please! host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Teresa Zeigler, Artemis Gogos, and Steven Goodman who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Rhyme or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, and Mambo Italiano.