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Ep. 14: Chicago’s Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

John and Amy discuss Creepies, the new French Midwestern bistro from the Elske team, along with two tavern-style pizza places making waves.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 13: Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses

October 22, 2025October 21, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

John and Amy discuss their top five Chicago steakhouses, and what they say about the scene right now.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 11: New Twists on Old Fashioneds

September 23, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

Plus, John discusses his review of the flashy new steakhouse in town, the Alston.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 10: Where We Eat in Bucktown

September 9, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

We’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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 9: Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area

September 8, 2025August 26, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

After diving into his review of Mister Tiger, 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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 8: Our Mid-Year Check-in on New Openings

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

John 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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 7: Reviewing While High Makes John a Better Critic

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

John 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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 6: Where We Eat and Drink in the Burbs

July 17, 2025July 15, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

Gas up the car, we’re headed to the suburbs for today’s episode. Plus, we get the lowdown on Cafe Yaya, the new all-day spot in Lincoln Park from the team behind Galit.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 5: What Makes a Great Chicago Cocktail Bar

July 4, 2025July 1, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast

Ep. 2: A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round

May 22, 2025May 20, 2025 by Sarah Steimer

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.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Dish podcast
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