A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round

Update: 2025-05-20

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Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh offer their short (but hot) takes on places they've been eating and drinking lately. Plus, John discusses his latest review, for Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen in Park Ridge.

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A Review of Thalaiva’s and a Dining Lightning Round