Stephen Nitz

Nov 15, 2024 | abc7.com | Stephen Nitz |Shako Liu |Tim Sarquis

The ABC Owned Television Stations, in partnership with National Geographic, present "Our America: Indigenous Futures," an in-depth look at how the use of land, food and technology through an Indigenous lens can benefit all. For the first time in nearly 200 years, the first tribal land in Illinois will be federally recognized.

Jul 24, 2024 | abc7.com | Stephen Nitz |Carolina Zamora |Dana Langer

CHICAGO -- Although Carmy Berzatto and his kitchen crew are fictional, the many parallels between the show and actual Chicago restaurants make "The Bear" feel deeply rooted in authenticity, a trait that is not lost upon viewers working in the city's culinary scene. Chicago restaurant Soul and Smoke shares some particular similarities with "The Bear." At its helm is Chef D'Andre Carter, who first started his business serving smoked meats out of a food truck.

Jul 23, 2024 | abc7.com | Stephen Nitz |Carolina Zamora |Dana Langer

ByStephen Nitz, Carolina Zamora, Dana LangerTuesday, July 23, 2024 6:28PMGet an exclusive look behind the counter at Avec, a longstanding Chicago establishment featured on FX's "The Bear."CHICAGO -- Set in Chicago, it's no surprise that "The Bear" leaned on a number of influential Chicago establishments to draw inspiration. Perhaps most notably, Avec served as a major inspiration for the show and was even featured in episode three of season two.

Nov 30, 2023 | abc7.com | Nzinga Christine Blake |Stephen Nitz

The new Onyx Collective docuseries on Hulu, "Drive with Swizz Beatz", Beatz and his son, Nasir Dean, travel to destinations such as Southern California, Houston, Japan and even as far as Saudi Arabia, to experience their car culture and learn about what inspires, or drives, communities. It's storytelling through the art of automotive. "There was definitely a particular moment in my youth that inspired me to be a storyteller," said Dean, "And it started with me learning to read off comic books.