Season 1 Plot
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.
Check, Please! Season 1 aired on October 2nd, 2001.
Season 1 Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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'.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. Atlantique, Wishbone, Le Bouchon
Reviews and recommendations for Andersonville fusion spot Atlantique, West Loop hangout Wishbone, and Bucktown bistro Le Bouchon.
12. 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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