S01E10: Check Please Atlantique 01/22/2002

Asian influences abound on the ever-changing menu, as do unusual pairings such as seared scallops with foie gras or veal sweetbreads with scallop-lobster ravioli. 5101 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60648 (773) 275-9191 Premiered 1/22/2002

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S01E10: Check Please Wishbone 1/22/2002

Southern style meals and fantastic taste, Wishbone boasted large portions of amazingly fresh food and quickly became a popular hangout for artists and local businesses of the area. West Loop 1001 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 850-2663 Premiered 1/22/2002

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S01E09: Check Please Tripple Crown Seafood 11/20/2001

An inexpensive Chinese seafood restaurant with food that is delicious without being flashy. Try the shark-fin at market price. Chinatown 211 W. 22nd Place Chicago, IL 60616 Premiered 11/20/2001

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S01E09: Check Please Manny's 11/20/2001

Come into Manny's any day and expect to get into a line moving quickly through this cafeteria-style Chicago institution. Little Italy 1141 S. Jefferson Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 939-2855 Premiered 11/20/2001


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S01E09: Check Please Gene & Georgetti 11/20/2001

A throwback to the old days steak house. Think fans of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Dress is generally business nice or similar. River North 500 N. Franklin Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 527-3718 Premiered 11/20/2001

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01E08: Check Please Ixcapuzalco 11/27/2001

The food at Ixcapuzalco is High Mexican, meaning authentic, with entrees featuring duck, chicken, and quail. 2919 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 486-7340 Premiered 11/27/2001


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