Behind the scenes look at how specials are created (and a correction: New specials start today, January 22.)

Correction: In our excitement about our new specials, we hit that send button too fast. 😱 The email subject said "new specials start tomorrow" when in fact, they start today, January 22. We're sorry for the confusion.

Behind the scenes peek at how specials come together.

You wouldn't believe the amount of work (and fun!) it takes to create new specials. Taking the seasons and past favorites into consideration, Chef Jose tests many flavors and ideas in the kitchen before we pull together staff for our internal taste testing.

Here's a peek behind the scenes showing Jose demonstrating technique to kitchen staff and servers tasting and discussing the new specials starting today:

Reminder:

Get the specials fast with our new delivery partner (and here's a special coupon code for newbies!)

We have now partnered with Caviar to provide delivery for both locations. Caviar delivers up to 5-miles. — Please order from the location nearest you:

Logan Square: Delivery times are Monday — Thursday, and brunch on Friday

Halsted: Delivery times are 7 days a week

*Legal mumbo jumbo: Valid for new diners only on orders of $20 or more, excluding taxes and fees, with The Chicago Diner in the Chicago metro service region on Caviar. Limit one use per customer. Expires 6/1/19.