Dish From Chicago Magazine

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.

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July 15, 2025 18 mins

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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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.

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June 17, 2025 22 mins

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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June 3, 2025 19 mins

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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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.

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May 5, 2025 23 mins

Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into "The Best New Restaurants" list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.

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