Palestinian DC chef and Chicago's Lula Cafe win James Beard Awards
Chicago restaurant Lula Cafe, a bistro that opened in 1999 on the city’s North Side, won an award for outstanding hospitality at the James Beard awards Monday.
Eclectic mix of restaurants, chefs vie for the coveted James Beard Awards
From Seattle pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago.
Former Signature Room will not become another restaurant after sale to 360 Chicago
The site of the former Signature Room located in the former John Hancock Building is now under new ownership.
James Beard finalists include an East African restaurant in Detroit and Seattle pho shops
The culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars, the James Beard Awards, will recognize restaurants and chefs in 22 categories at a ceremony set for Monday in Chicago.
Calumet Fisheries reopens months after closure due to fire
Calumet Fisheries, the popular seafood restaurant on Chicago's Southeast Side, will reopen its doors to the public Saturday.
Iconic Chicago chef Rick Bayless honored with 'Making History Award'
It’s been a banner year for iconic Chicago chef Rick Bayless.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
Jet's Pizza moves to new River North location; offers special pizza deal
Jet’s Pizza, formerly located at 207 W. Superior St., has officially moved to a new location in River North.



















