Dish From Chicago Magazine

About Dish From Chicago Magazine

Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.

Publisher

Chicago magazine

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Sophomore Slump? Not for Chicago Restaurants

   John and Amy discuss some of their favorite follow-up projects from great restauranteurs — which are also often more casual and accessible — along with what second acts may be coming soon.

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   The State of Dining in the Loop

   We're joined by dining critic Nick Kindelsperger to discuss all the old and new spots he's enjoying in the Loop as the neighborhood sees yet another reinvention. Check out his Substack, Nick in the Loop (https://nickintheloop.substack.com/).

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   These Are Chicago's 50 Best Restaurants

   We've updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down the top 10 and describes what makes a spot really stand out. Read the full list here: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2026/chicagos-50-best-restaurants/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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