Chicago's Smoque BBQ named the best barbeque in Illinois, new ranking finds

Smoque BBQ was named the best barbeque in Illinois, by a food review site. The restaurant, located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, was part of the website's top BBQ spots for each state.

Chi Food Truck Fest returns to Daley Plaza for 10th season

The Chi Food Truck Fest is rolling back for its 10th season, kicking off Friday at Daley Plaza in the Loop.

Burger King sued for supposedly lying about its Whopper

Multiple customers in a lawsuit claim that the fast-food chain’s Whopper sandwiches and other products are smaller than they advertised.

Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV

Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.

Chicago's 2D Restaurant hosts spring roll workshop for AAPI Heritage Month
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The city?s first comic book-style eatery is celebrating AAPI Month with a hands-on ?Roll With It? event where guests can learn to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.

Slide on over to Electric Shuffle Chicago
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Electric Shuffle, an exciting new high-tech shuffleboard bar is opening today in River North.

McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty

McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.

Jack in the Box closing up to 200 'underperforming' locations: What to know

Jack in the Box said 150 to 200 of its “underperforming" restaurants are slated to close, and a majority will happen by the end of the year.

Chicago Riverwalk restaurant owner questions city’s decision to cut his lease

Robert Gomez, a longtime Chicago restaurant owner, says he’s still in the dark about why the city didn’t renew his lease for a Riverwalk spot that had previously generated about $3 million in annual sales.

Portillo's debuts new breakfast menu
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Portillo?s is testing a breakfast menu for the first time in its 62-year history at five Chicagoland locations starting today.

RPM Seafood rolls out new prix fixe lunch menu
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RPM Seafood has a delightful array of new dishes tailor-made for the Lenten season and those looking to enjoy warmer temps with a light palate cleanser.