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Check, Please!

Season 1

Restaurants. We love to talk about them. We want to know where to go, what to eat, what's hot...and what's not. Check, Please!, hosted by Spago's Amanda Puck, compares notes on favorite local eateries with a variety of price ranges. In each show, Puck will moderate an ever-changing panel of three diners, who are not professional restaurant critics.

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Episode 126 min2001-10-02

Wiener's Circle, Sushi Wabi, Le Titi de Paris

Reviews and recommendations for Chicago hot dog-and-late nite abuse stop Wiener's Circle, West Loop Japanese joint Sushi Wabi, and Arlington Heights mainstay Le Titi de Paris.

Episode 226 min2001-10-09

Tiparos, Lutz Continental Cafe, Carlos'

Reviews and recommendations for Old Town Thai at Tiparos, old world baked goods in Lincoln Square at Lutz Continental Cafe, and a Highland Park French food destination at Carlos'.

Episode 326 min2001-10-16

Genesee Depot, Sally's Waffle and Pancake House, Gibsons

Reviews and recommendations for homey Wrigleyville spot Genesee Depot, all day breakfast in Norwood Park at Sally's Waffle and Pancake House, and Gold Coast steakhouse Gibsons.

Episode 426 min2001-10-23

Sushi Kushi Toyo, Blackbird, Earwax

Reviews and recommendations for surburban Japanese spot Sushi Kushi Toyo, upscale West Loop restaurant Blackbird, and Wicker Park hippy hangout Earwax.

Episode 526 min2001-10-30

Greek Islands, 120 Ocean Place, Mac Arthur's Restaurant

Reviews and recommendations for Greektown's biggest restaurant Greek Islands, Wheaton seafood specialist 120 Ocean Place, and Austin soul food cafeteria Mac Arthur's Restaurant.

Episode 626 min2001-11-06

Margie's Candies, Pasteur, Shaw's Crab House

Reviews and recommendations for Wicker Park dessert delights at Margie's Candies, Edgewater Vietnamese joint Pasteur, and River North monument to fish, Shaw's Crab House.

Episode 726 min2001-11-20

Triple Crown Seafood Restaurant, Gene & Georgetti, Manny's

Reviews and recommendations for Little Italy deli Manny's, old school charm at River North's Gene & Georgetti, and a delicious taste of China from Chinatown's Triple Crown Seafood Restaurant.

Episode 826 min2001-11-27

Kitsch'n, Bongo Room, Ixcapuzalco

Reviews and recommendations for Roscoe Village vintage celebration Kitsch'n, contemporary breakfast food at Wicker Park's Bongo Room, and an authentic taste of Mexico at Wicker Park's Ixcapuzalco.

Episode 926 min2002-01-08

Arun's, Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, Spice of Life Cafeteria

Reviews and recommendations for Albany Park's terrific thai spot Arun's, Cajun and Southern fare at Hyde Park's Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, and healthy lunch options from Gold Coast's Spice of Life Cafeteria

Episode 1026 min2002-01-15

Gale Street Inn, D & J Bistro, La Scarola

Reviews and recommendations for Jefferson Park chops and ribs joint Gale Street Inn, budget French fare in Lake Zurich's D & J Bistro, and traditional Italian cuisine at River West's La Scarola.

Episode 1126 min2002-01-22

Atlantique, Wishbone, Le Bouchon

Reviews and recommendations for Andersonville fusion spot Atlantique, West Loop hangout Wishbone, and Bucktown bistro Le Bouchon.

Episode 1226 min2002-01-29

Caponies Trattoria, Spiaggia, Zia's Trattoria

Reviews and recommendations for three Italian favorites: Wood-fired pizzas at Dunning's Caponies Trattoria, four star dining from Gold Coast's Spiaggia, and full portioned entrees at Edison Park's Zia's Trattoria.

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