Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.
Nobu Hotel Chicago pivots with new dining experiences
Nobu is one of the most well-known restaurants in the country, with some of the world’s biggest celebrities as regular diners. Now they've opened up shop in the West Loop along with a luxury hotel. General Manager Zoltan Payerli talks about it.
Lovin’ Local: Veteran Roasters in Chicago
Are you ready for a jolt of java? We need that boost every morning and today, we're getting it from the folks at Veteran Roasters in Chicago.
Move over, pumpkin spice: Krispy Kreme debuts caramel glazed doughnuts for fall
Krispy Kreme is debuting two new doughnut flavors for fall: a caramel glaze and a salted double-caramel crunch.
Chipotle now charges extra for tortilla on the side
The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.
Krispy Kreme will give away free doughnuts on Election Day
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to anyone who visits one of their stores on Election Day.
Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' Irish court says
Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”
Lovin' Local: Testaccio now open in Logan Square
Anyone who frequents Chicago's magnificent restaurants knows that just about every culture on the planet is well-represented and today's Lovin’ Local offers dishes inspired by Rome and the Mediterranean.
Subway employees asked to describe the 'strangest orders' they've ever fulfilled
Is there no combination of Subway sandwich ingredients that would completely terrify a Subway "sandwich artist"? Seemingly, there is not.
Chicago bars and restaurants prepare for winter
The last six months for Chicago area bars and restaurants have been a challenge but it's about to get worse because winter is coming. Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf Bar in Andersonville, talks about what they're doing to prepare.
Taco Bell cuts 5 menu items, including Mexican Pizza
The fast food chain has been creating a new “streamlined menu” to make room for new entries.
Chicago seeks solution for outdoor dining during the winter, offers $5k prizes for safe, 'feasible' ideas
As restaurants across the nation adapt to a new normal amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, eateries that largely rely on outdoor dining are hurtling toward yet another obstacle: the looming winter months and their less-than-favorable alfresco conditions they bring.
Illinois expands rules on wearing masks during indoor dining
Illinois officials have expanded rules requiring masks while dining indoors, saying Tuesday that customers must wear face coverings during each interaction with servers and other restaurant workers.
McDonald's releasing first-ever new McNuggets flavor, other menu additions
McDonald’s is bringing the heat, and the sweet, with its newest menu innovations set to drop this fall.
Chicago restaurant's $350 peanut butter and jelly sandwich likely world's most expensive
This isn’t the kind of PB&J you might have traded for a few pudding cups in elementary school.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International files bankruptcy: 300 restaurants, mostly dine-in locations, to close
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Lovin' Local: El Famous Burrito
Today’s Lovin Local takes us to a restaurant many may be familiar with, but it's the story behind it that makes it so unique. El Famous Burrito started 38-years-ago as a Black-owned family business and now there are locations across the area.
Family claims glove was in food from Santa Monica Cheesecake Factory
A woman claims a glove was found in her husband's food from the Cheesecake Factory in Santa Monica.
McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.