West Loop Shakedown goes cocktail crazy for a good cause

The West Loop Shakedown will feature bartenders from an assortment of West Loop establishments, competing to create a signature drink using Martin Miller’s Gin.

Knighthood is no common feat at Medieval Times

From sword-fighting to jumping off a horse at full speed, working at Medieval Times isn't your average day job.

Chef Shin Thompson whips up some noodles!

Today is Friday and its March 11th, and it also happens to be National Eat Your Noodles Day! So to celebrate, we are going to do just that!

Donut Ice Cream Cones!

If you have trouble deciding on a dessert, turns out you can have it all.

Chef Julius whips up some easy tropical dishes

We’d all like to get away for a spring break, but it's not always possible to do.

Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson cooks brisket

Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance for young people to get in the kitchen and also demonstrated how to make a delicious spice rubbed brisket.

Snoop Dogg is helping Burger King sell its hot dogs

Who better to help Burger King sell its new wieners than the DoggFather himself: Snoop Dogg.

Chipotle stores to open later on Monday for worker meeting

Chipotle restaurants across the U.S. are opening later than usual Monday so workers can attend a meeting about the chain's recent food safety scares.

Most anticipated Chicago restaurant openings of 2016

Chicago is one of the top restaurant cities in the world and this year there are some new hot spots opening their doors that are sure to be a huge hit.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! celebrates 30 years with great deals

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Chicago's original Spanish tapas restaurant, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has just turned 30 years old, which is more like 200 in restaurant years!

Applebee's, IHOP are dropping soda from kids menus

(FOX News) - Applebee’s and IHOP are following other major fast food chains and are giving soda the heave ho on kids' menus.

Are bananas going extinct?

(FOX News) - A virulent strain of a banana-destroying fungus that has threatened banana crops in East and Southeast Asia is making its way around the globe and has scientists warning of the fruit’s extinction.

GMO salmon could be headed to supermarket near you

The Food and Drug Administration has ruled that genetically engineered salmon are safe to eat, paving the way for the first altered animals to eventually reach supermarket shelves.

Recipes: No-bake Thanksgiving desserts

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Thanksgiving is just a week away, and with so much cooking to get done it can be a stressful day for a lot of folks.

Thanksgiving appetizers with a seafood twist

You have the turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce covered for your Thanksgiving dinner. But what do you have for your guests when they arrive and they are hungry?

Paula Deen 'Cuts the Fat' in her new cookbook

The woman known for foods drenched in butter and deeply  fried is "cutting the fat!" After losing over 40 pounds over the last two years, celebrity chef Paula Deen has released a new cookbook where she takes her southern fried favorites  and puts a healthy spin on it!

Dishes that are better when 'Burnt'

One chef that is heating up the kitchen is Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper, who stars as Chef Adam Jones in the new movie "Burnt."