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Our Dining Pet Peeves
May 12, 2026
20m 44s
A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours
Apr 29, 2026
21m 24s
The Restaurants We've Revisited Lately
Apr 14, 2026
24m 18s
Where We Eat in Uptown
Apr 1, 2026
18m 06s
A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List
Mar 16, 2026
31m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/26 | Our Dining Pet Peeves | Amy and John gripe about shared plates, QR codes, patron PDA, and more. It's talk therapy! | 20m 44s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours | We're joined by Maria Montero, a sommelier and manager for the Gibson's Restaurant Group. She'll help us understand the importance of pours, samples, and asking questions for a better wine experience. | 21m 24s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | The Restaurants We've Revisited Lately | Another round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites. | 24m 18s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Where We Eat in Uptown | From Buena Park pizza to Argyle corridor coffee: We explore Amy's neighborhood for all the best places to dine. | 18m 06s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List | John and Amy break down all the restaurants that made this year's list. They also discuss the trend they see surfacing in Chicago dining. | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | The Nordic-Japanese Mash-Up We Didn't Know We Needed | Amy and John rave about Atsumeru, a new tasting menu restaurant. Plus, John gives us the scoop on a nontraditional (but extremely good) doner spot in Uptown. | 14m 16s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Where We're Getting Fish Sandwiches for Lent | Food writer Titus Ruscitti joins us on the pod to talk fish sandwiches. Plus, John gives us the highlights of eating at Nadu. | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | A Half-Star Review and Pizza by the Slice | John describes a disappointing tasting menu, while Amy shares her recommendation on a dining hall pizza spot. | 14m 08s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | 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. | 18m 18s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 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. | 18m 25s | ||||||
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| 12/18/25 | 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. | 22m 33s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | 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. | 15m 54s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | 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. | 18m 47s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | 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. | 22m 08s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | 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. | 16m 49s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | 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). | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | 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. | 18m 56s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | 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. | 22m 29s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | 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 steakhouse dessert. | 17m 05s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | 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. | 21m 06s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | 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. | 24m 01s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | 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 spot in Lincoln Park from the team behind Galit. | 18m 07s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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.com/cbr | 20m 24s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | 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. | 22m 05s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | 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. | 19m 57s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.