Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets
A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.
American Airlines launches wine delivery service
American Airlines is launching a new delivery service that will bring a variety of premium wine offerings straight to your door.
COVID-19 restrictions loosened in two more Illinois regions, allowing indoor dining to resume
It’s the first day of business for Lock and Mule, a new brewery and restaurant in southwest suburban Lockport.
Chicago shuts down restaurant with nearly 100 patrons, cites 12 other businesses for indoor dining violations
Chicago officials over the weekend shut down a nearly 100-person gathering at a Mount Greenwood restaurant as well as an unlicensed club in Little Village.
Woman mistakes 'poppers' for candy, burns mouth and cracks tooth after eating some
A woman says she mistook a small box of firework poppers for popping candy. When she tried to eat a handful of the poppers, she reportedly suffered burns to her mouth.
Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets
Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Company paying $500 for someone to watch Netflix, eat pizza all day
This company is looking for someone to rank Netflix shows and takeout pizza.
Oscar Mayer looking for new Wienermobile drivers
It's time to knock this one off your bucket list!
Girl Scouts enlisting Grubhub for safe, contactless delivery of famous cookies amid COVID-19
The Girl Scouts are teaming up with GrubHub in order to have their beloved cookies delivered right to your front door.
Chicago bar giving out gift cards to individuals who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Taco Bell brings back popular menu item after removing it in 2020
It’s potato time, baby!
Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows
Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.
D.C. chef Jose Andres delivers 120 pizzas to law enforcement
One of Washington, D.C.'s favorite pizza chefs went to work Wednesday, doing what he does best. Chef Jose Andres and his daughter took 120 pies to feed the law enforcement and security officers guarding the nation's capitol.
Beloved Food Network host dead after illness
Beloved Food Network host and cake designer Kerry Vincent has died. She was 75.
Pilsen residents protest opening of arcade, bar
Two dozen residents protested on Saturday against the opening of Headquarters Beercade and Color Cocktail Factory in Pilsen.
Beer brand offers 'broken-resolution preparedness kit' filled with beer, bacon
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Hamm’s.
Chicagoan's cookbook sales to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository
Mark Hoversen talks about the inspiration behind donating profits from his new cookbook to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Girl Scout cookies tied to child labor in palm oil industry
An Associated Press investigation has found an army of children toiling beneath a canopy of towering palm oil trees in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.