Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
VIDEO: Jersey Mike's customer goes ballistic over wrong order
Another “Karen” is going viral after she went ballistic when a sandwich shop employee got her order wrong.
Controversy surrounds 'ghost kitchen' and the traffic it's causing on Chicago's North Side
A kitchen controversy has reached a boiling point on Chicago’s North Side. The controversy surrounds Cloud Kitchens on Rockwell near Irving Park.
Geneva man goes on 68 city road trip to get people to shop local
A Geneva man is putting his money where his mouth is.
Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Kuma's Corner adds Delta-8 THC to menu
A Chicago area burger chain is adding some edible enhancements to the menu, so you can get a "high" while you dine.
Rare lobster saved from being dinner at Red Lobster: 'One in every 30 million'
This is one lucky lobster.
The Wiener's Circle in Lincoln Park looks to add bar menu, outdoor patio
Nearby Lincoln Park residents are concerned the additions of alcohol and an outdoor patio at The Wiener's Circle will make for a noisy atmosphere.
Buona Beef debuts beefless sandwich for vegans
Buona Beef is switching up its signature beef sandwich to attract vegans.
New Hard Rock Casino in Gary searching for experienced cooks, offering $2K signing bonus
The new Hard Rock Casino in Gary is looking to fill hundreds of positions at all five of its new restaurants.
Michelin restaurant guide returns to Chicago after pandemic pause
The Michelin guide is bringing back its coveted star ratings after being on pause in the U.S. amid industry shutdowns during the pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits South Side Chicago bakery
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Tuesday, where she toured a vaccination site that opened to union workers. She also visited Brown Sugar Bakery on the city’s South Side, where she met with owners and employees.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Dairy Queen bringing back Dreamsicle Dipped Cone, non-dairy 'Dilly Bar' for spring
Dairy Queen has updated its spring menu with returning favorites, new beverages, and even a non-dairy Dairy Queen dessert.
Wendy's customer asks for extra mayo, gets way more than she expected
The sandwich she received appears to have more mayonnaise than chicken.
‘Burritos or Bitcoin’: Chipotle giving away $200K in food, cryptocurrency for National Burrito Day
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Manny's Deli giving away 1,000 free sandwiches to customers wearing masks
The popular South Loop deli tried for days to get people to wear masks by offering up a free sandwich day. It didn't work, but now a longtime customer has paid for a free sandwich day in honor of the deli's efforts to promote mask uses.
How COVID-19 changed the future of restaurants
With lobbies closed, customers have chosen the drive-thru, curbside pickup or delivery -- and most want their food served fast and contact free.
Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go
The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.



















