Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.

Lakeview restaurant awarded $15k in Barstool fund
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As restaurants nationwide continue to struggle surviving the pandemic, one restaurant in Chicago received an unexpected Christmas gift that could help in keeping its doors open.

Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’

In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.

Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants

Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.

New hotdog joint in Logan Square opens up amid pandemic

Everyone knows the City of Chicago is very devoted to the hotdog, and now one spot hopes it can save jobs, too.

Holiday Helpings: Cacio e Pepe
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FOX 32 chief meteorologist Bill Bellis and Chef Danny Grant of Maple & Ash team up to make cacio e pepe.

Lovin' Local: Cruz Blanca Brewery and Taqueria
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This morning's Lovin? Local may be located in the West Loop but the history behind Cruz Blanca Brewery and Taqueria takes us south of the border to Mexico City and dates all the way back to the 1800's. Owner Manny Valdes gives us a behind the scenes look.

Holiday Helpings 2020 with the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Leading up to Christmas, FOX 32 News is partnering with local chefs to help you get inspired with some new holiday recipes.

McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021

Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.

Chicago alderman admits breaking indoor dining rules in his restaurants

A Chicago alderman acknowledged Monday that he violated state and city orders banning indoor dining when he allowed indoor dining at restaurants he owns.

Lovin Local: Justice of the Pies
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Like so many of our Lovin' Local guests, today's featured business has a great backstory. Justice of the Pies is named in homage to the late Stephen Broussard, a criminal defense attorney who dubbed himself a "pie master." His daughter Maya-Camille Broussard tantalizes our taste buds.

Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
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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
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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
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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.

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.