Lovin' Local: Soul Shack in Hyde Park
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Today?s Lovin' Local guest is best-known for bringing the soul of the kitchen to your neighborhood. If you like jerk chicken made with Cornish hens or maybe braised ribs or lemon pepper-fried okra, then this is the place for you!

Taste to Go shifts focus amid pandemic
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Restaurants could not participate in the Taste of Chicago this year, due to COVID-19. But they are still cooking to do some good. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.

Restaurants donating food from cancelled Taste of Chicago
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The Taste of Chicago was scheduled for this week, but it is online this year. Instead of being idle, the restaurants are donating their food. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.

Lovin Local: Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
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If you like oysters and seafood, you just might want to take a quick trip to the North Shore where Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is serving up great dishes of ocean fare and shellfish.

Lightfoot issues stern warning to bars and restaurants
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Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.

Logan Square pub launches program to help families in need
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If you've had the pleasure of enjoying Middle Brow Bungalow's bread, then you know what a delicacy their sourdough really is. The owners are now focusing on getting their bread to people in under-resourced communities.

Lovin' Local: Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park
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In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.

New challenges as restaurants around Chicago reopen
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Friday is a day a lot of Chicagoans have been waiting for - getting back inside our favorite restaurants. It's a big day for those restaurants too. Franco Gianni, owner of Wood restaurant on North Halsted, talks about how coronavirus has changed the dining experience.

Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening

Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.

Rooftop bar season reopens in Chicago
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One of the best rooftop bars in Chicago is up and running after the long COVID-19 closing. Bernie's Chicago on Orleans is ready for a fun summer and GM Mark O'Sullivan has all the details.

Chicago restaurants face accusations of racism
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As protests continue throughout the country following the death of George Floyd, some Chicago restaurants are being put on blast on social media with accusations of racism and abuse. Brian Jupiter, executive chef of Pioneer Tavern Group, talks about it.

Chicago restaurants prepare for outdoor dining to begin next week
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Chicago restaurants can open their doors to outdoor diners starting June 3. Terrence Lee visits one of the city's best patio's for dining al fresco - Piccolo Sogno - with more about what they are doing to keep diners safe.