
Dish From Chicago Magazine
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.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses
John 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
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Episode 13
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16:49

A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately
John 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).
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Episode 12
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25:50

New Twists on Old Fashioneds
Amy describes how Chicago is adopting the Wisconsin old fashioned. Plus, John discusses his review of the flashy new steakhouse in town, the Alston.
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Episode 11
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18:56

Where We Eat in Bucktown
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.
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Episode 10
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22:29

Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area
After 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...
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Episode 9
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17:05

Our Mid-Year Check-in on New Openings
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.
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Episode 8
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21:06

Reviewing While High Makes John a Better Critic
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.
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Episode 7
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24:01

Where We Eat and Drink in the Burbs
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...
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Episode 6
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18:07

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...
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Episode 5
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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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Episode 4
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22:05

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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Episode 3
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19:57
