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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg to reopen doors in April
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
Restaurant workers next in line for vaccine beginning March 29
Hours away from what is usually a big day for bars and pubs -- St. Patrick's Day -- restaurant workers have a plea. They want to get vaccinated, but officials say that is still more than a week away.
Hours away from what is usually a big day for bars and pubs -- St. Patrick's Day -- restaurant workers have a plea. They want to get vaccinated, but officials say that is still more than a week away.
Chicago Restaurant Week just days away
We are just days away from what is Christmas for foodies - Chicago's annual Restaurant Week, which kicks off this Friday! Jordan Engerman shares a preview of the event.
We are just days away from what is Christmas for foodies - Chicago's annual Restaurant Week, which kicks off this Friday! Jordan Engerman shares a preview of the event.
Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
Chicago restaurant paying staff more to make up for loss in tips
Big Jones in Andersonville got rid of tips and is paying their employees hourly wages because during the pandemic, people are not tipping like they used to.
Big Jones in Andersonville got rid of tips and is paying their employees hourly wages because during the pandemic, people are not tipping like they used to.
Edison Park restaurant relocates, downsizes after 37 years in business
With decades of memories, a longtime Edison Park restaurant is closing its doors and ready to downsize.
With decades of memories, a longtime Edison Park restaurant is closing its doors and ready to downsize.
Chicago expands indoor capacity to 50% at bars, restaurants
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that bars and restaurants will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, loosening restrictions put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic as vaccinations ramp up.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that bars and restaurants will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, loosening restrictions put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic as vaccinations ramp up.