Explore every episode of the podcast Dish From Chicago Magazine
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where We Eat in Bucktown | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:22:29 | |
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. | |||
| Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:17:05 | |
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 steakhouse dessert. | |||
| Our Mid-Year Check-in on New Openings | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:21:06 | |
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. | |||
| Reviewing While High Makes John a Better Critic | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:24:01 | |
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. | |||
| Where We Eat and Drink in the Burbs | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:18:07 | |
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. | |||
| What Makes a Great Chicago Cocktail Bar | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:20:24 | |
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.com/cbr | |||
| Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:22:05 | |
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. | |||
| Why We Love Giardiniera | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:19:57 | |
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. | |||
| A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round | 20 May 2025 | 00:17:24 | |
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. | |||
| Chicago's Best New Restaurants | 05 May 2025 | 00:23:02 | |
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. | |||