S02E01: Check Please Chicago Diner 10/2/2001

A meat free Chicago institution. Serving vegan & raw foods, organic beers & wines and margaritas. Wrigleyville 3411 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 935-6696 Premiered 10/10/2002

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S02E12: Check Please Les Deux Gros 2/7/2003

A fresh bistro. CLOSED and reopened as Bistro Monet. Glen Ellyn 462 North Park Boulevard Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-4002 Premiered 2/7/2003

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S02E12: Check Please Bin 36 2/7/2003

BIN 36 features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and wine pairing. River North 339 N Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 755-WINE Premiered 2/7/2003

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S02E12: Check Please Hema's Kitchen 2/7/2003

This location just opened in September with seating for over 100 people and now, two tandoori ovens. The taste is delicious and the authentic Indian food is at it's finest. Devon Avenue 2439 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 338-1627 Premiered 2/7/2003

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S02E11: Check Please Mas 1/24/2003

Nuevo Latino cuisine with unique offerings such as sautéed tilapia with preserved lemon, caper and olive salsa and trout with bacon, mushrooms and piquillo butter. Wicker Park / Bucktown 1670 W. Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 276-8700 Premiered 1/24/2003

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S02E11: Check Please Tufano's Vernon Park Tap 1/24/2003

An Italian joint with history. For sixty years, local regulars have been returning for the Chicago Italian ambience and nostalgia. Little Italy 1073 W. Vernon Park Place Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 733-3393 Premiered 1/24/2003

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