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.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
Lovin' Local: Soul Shack in Hyde Park
Today’s Lovin' Local guest is best-known for bringing the soul of the kitchen to your neighborhood. If you like jerk chicken made with Cornish hens or maybe braised ribs or lemon pepper-fried okra, then this is the place for you!
Taste to Go shifts focus amid pandemic
Restaurants could not participate in the Taste of Chicago this year, due to COVID-19. But they are still cooking to do some good. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Restaurants donating food from cancelled Taste of Chicago
The Taste of Chicago was scheduled for this week, but it is online this year. Instead of being idle, the restaurants are donating their food. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Lovin Local: Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
If you like oysters and seafood, you just might want to take a quick trip to the North Shore where Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is serving up great dishes of ocean fare and shellfish.
Lightfoot issues stern warning to bars and restaurants
Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.
Logan Square pub launches program to help families in need
If you've had the pleasure of enjoying Middle Brow Bungalow's bread, then you know what a delicacy their sourdough really is. The owners are now focusing on getting their bread to people in under-resourced communities.
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Lovin' Local: Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.