Dean Richards Chicago is the online home of entertainment journalist Dean Richards, known to his audience as “Uncle Dean.” The site brings together his coverage of Chicago’s entertainment scene, offering restaurant and film reviews, celebrity interviews, cooking segments, and information about local events and contests. Visitors can explore Dean’s reviews and interviews, discover happenings around the city, and follow his work through the site’s contact section and linked social media channels.

A central feature is Dean Cooks, where Richards shares recipes and cooking demonstrations that bring restaurant-inspired flavors into home kitchens. Featured dishes include grilled Margherita pizza, barbecue meatball pizza, beet salad with pears, feta, and pistachios, and a butternut squash pasta salad with Brussels sprouts, pecans, and cranberries. Recipes include ingredient lists and preparation directions, making the site useful for both inspiration and practical cooking guidance. Dean Richards Chicago also highlights special appearances and community events, including cooking demonstrations connected to charitable benefits.