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Season 1

Check, Please!

12 Episodes Premiered October 2, 2001

Season Overview

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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Episodes

1
EP 1

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

Oct 2, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 2

Tiparos, Lutz Continental Cafe, Carlos'

Oct 9, 2001

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'.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 3

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

Oct 16, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 4

Sushi Kushi Toyo, Blackbird, Earwax

Oct 23, 2001

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

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 5

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

Oct 30, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 6

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

Nov 6, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 7

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

Nov 20, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 8

Kitsch'n, Bongo Room, Ixcapuzalco

Nov 27, 2001

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 9

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

Jan 8, 2002

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

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 10

Gale Street Inn, D & J Bistro, La Scarola

Jan 15, 2002

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.

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 11

Atlantique, Wishbone, Le Bouchon

Jan 22, 2002

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

View Details 26 MIN
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EP 12

Caponies Trattoria, Spiaggia, Zia's Trattoria

Jan 29, 2002

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.

View Details 26 MIN