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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Cold Weather Bar and Restaurant Recs

    When the temperature drops, John and Amy bundle up and head to particular spots across Chicago, whether for the cozy atmospheres or tropical vibes.

    18 min

  2. JAN 6

    The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago

    Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.

    18 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025

    In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.

    23 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    John's Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports

    John breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O'Hare airports.

    16 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving

    Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.

    19 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Chicago's Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots

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

    22 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    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.

    17 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    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).

    26 min
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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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  • Creator
    Chicago magazine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dish From Chicago Magazine
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