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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

Gin & Juice Lets You Enjoy Your Favorite Classic Cocktails at Home

April 15, 2021February 23, 2021 by DS Shin

In Episode 13 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Gin & Juice, Kevin Beary’s new carryout- and delivery-only bar that brings classic cocktail kits to your door.

Check out our guide to a happier happy hour here.

Categories Video Tags Dining & Drinking, Gourmet To-Go, Video 8 Comments

The Hot List for January 2021

March 11, 2021January 6, 2021 by Emily Johnson

10 places everyone’s talking about (in order of heat)

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Dining & Drinking, Hot List

Dongpo Impression Is the Real Deal

April 5, 2022November 24, 2020 by Chicago Magazine

An unassuming Chinatown newcomer offers a nuanced take on Sichuan cooking.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Budget Picks, Dining & Drinking, Dining News, Neighborhood Finds 5 Comments
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