Chicago Dish

River North residents Jonathan Amarilio and Bridget Eastman take Jacqui and Trish to their favorite restaurant, Pacific Standard Time. The California-inspired restaurant has been a Chicago favorite since opening just over a year ago, in April 2018. In that time, PST has made nearly every short list for Chicago foodies, including being the only Chicago restaurant that appeared on 2018’s Eater National Best New Restaurants of 2018 and being named as a 2019 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. The restaurant’s website can be found here [https://www.pstchicago.com/], and you can check out the pictures of the food we ordered at the Chicago Dish Instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/chicagodishpod/]. If you’re interested in appearing on an episode of Chicago Dish, head over to our Twitter page [https://twitter.com/chicagodishpod?lang=en] and fill out the application that’s pinned to the top of the page. We’d love to meet you! In the meantime, connect with us on social media or email us anytime at chicagodishpod@gmail.com [chicagodishpod@gmail.com].

Lakeview resident and American Bar Association Division Director Emily Roschek takes Jacqui and Trish to Chicago mainstay, Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. The Lincoln Park restaurant has been in the same brick building since 1972 where it has gained fame near and far for its pizza pot pies and oven grinders. The historic location famously sits near the site of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, in one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods. Although the menu choices are limited, this restaurant never fails to draw a strong crowd. The restaurant’s website can be found here [http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/], and you can check out the pictures of the food we ordered at the Chicago Dish Instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/chicagodishpod/]. If you’re interested in appearing on an episode of Chicago Dish, head over to our Twitter page [https://twitter.com/chicagodishpod?lang=en] and fill out the application that’s pinned to the top of the page. We’d love to meet you! In the meantime, connect with us on social media or email us anytime at chicagodishpod@gmail.com [chicagodishpod@gmail.com].

River North resident and meeting and events manager Lisa Zimmer joins the hosts to dine at one of her favorite restaurants, Little Goat.   The West Loop restaurant is helmed by Chicago native, Michigan Wolverine, and restaurant queen Stephanie Izard. Izard’s current Chicago restaurants include, among others, Little Goat, Girl & the Goat, and the newest addition, Duck Duck Goat. Izard has racked up a number of awards in her career, including the Beard award for Best Chef Great Lakes 2013 and being named as one of Food & Wine’s 2010 Best New Chefs. Little Goat is the low-key diner in this group, but maintains many trademark-Izard qualities. The restaurant’s website can be found here [https://littlegoatchicago.com/], and you can check out the pictures of the food we ordered at the Chicago Dish Instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/chicagodishpod/]. If you’re interested in appearing on an episode of Chicago Dish, head over to our Twitter page [https://twitter.com/chicagodishpod?lang=en] and fill out the application that’s pinned to the top of the page. We’d love to meet you! In the meantime, connect with us on social media or email us anytime at chicagodishpod@gmail.com [chicagodishpod@gmail.com].

Lakeview resident and engineer Ashvin Lad joins the hosts to dine at one of his favorite restaurants, Maple & Ash.   The Gold Coast (Viagra Triangle) restaurant has solidified a spot among Chicago’s most beloved steak houses, but also has one of the best brunches in town. This standout is led by head chef Danny Grant, who earned Food & Wine’s 2012 Best New Chef award and was the youngest American chef to earn two Michelin stars in both 2011 and 2012. The restaurant’s website can be found here [https://www.mapleandash.com/], and you can check out the pictures of the food we ordered at the Chicago Dish Instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/chicagodishpod/]. If you’re interested in appearing on an episode of Chicago Dish, head over to our Twitter page [https://twitter.com/chicagodishpod?lang=en] and fill out the application that’s pinned to the top of the page. We’d love to meet you! In the meantime, connect with us on social media or email us anytime at chicagodishpod@gmail.com [chicagodishpod@gmail.com].

West Loop resident and Chicago lawyer Jonathan Mraunac joins the hosts to dine at one of his favorite restaurants, Ada Street.   The West Town/Noble Square restaurant is part of the DMK Restaurant group, and is tucked away in a little corner of Chicago that you should seek out soon. Ada Street was one of Chicago Magazine’s 10 Best New Restaurants of 2012, and received the Bib Gourmand designation in 2013, 2014, and 2015, along with a slew of other honors. The restaurant’s website can be found here [https://www.adastreetchicago.com/], and you can check out the pictures of the food we ordered at the Chicago Dish Instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/chicagodishpod/]. If you’re interested in appearing on an episode of Chicago Dish, head over to our Twitter page [https://twitter.com/chicagodishpod?lang=en] and fill out the application that’s pinned to the top of the page. We’d love to meet you! In the meantime, connect with us on social media or email us anytime at chicagodishpod@gmail.com [chicagodishpod@gmail.com].