Tex-Mex BBQ heats up Chicago at Windy City Smokeout
Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado dishes on his new cookbook Barbacoa and brings bold, smoky Tex-Mex BBQ flavors to Chicago?s biggest BBQ festival.
Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado dishes on his new cookbook Barbacoa and brings bold, smoky Tex-Mex BBQ flavors to Chicago?s biggest BBQ festival.
Chicago launches pizza pass with deals at iconic deep-dish and tavern-style spots
From Lou Malnati?s to Candlelite, Chicago?s new Pizza Pass offers exclusive deals at legendary pizzerias?and a whole new way to enjoy the city's famous pizza scene.
From Lou Malnati?s to Candlelite, Chicago?s new Pizza Pass offers exclusive deals at legendary pizzerias?and a whole new way to enjoy the city's famous pizza scene.
Bastille Day in Chicago: Celebrate French spirit with food, jazz and a spinning carousel bar
Executive Chef Matt Ayala of Francois Frankie in the Loop shows how the New Orleans?themed restaurant honors Bastille Day, from its unique carousel bar to live jazz nights.
Executive Chef Matt Ayala of Francois Frankie in the Loop shows how the New Orleans?themed restaurant honors Bastille Day, from its unique carousel bar to live jazz nights.
Wrap Wars: McDonald's Snack Wrap returns nationwide Thursday amid fast-food fight
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
Raising Cane's founder donates $1M to assist Texans impacted by flooding
Raising Cane's Todd Graves donates $1M to American Red Cross as death toll reaches 109 in holiday weekend disaster.
Raising Cane's Todd Graves donates $1M to American Red Cross as death toll reaches 109 in holiday weekend disaster.
Pilot Project Brewing opens just steps from Wrigley Field
Pilot Project's latest location on Clark Street pairs craft beer with creative cuisine and a hidden cocktail lounge.
Pilot Project's latest location on Clark Street pairs craft beer with creative cuisine and a hidden cocktail lounge.
McDonald's Egg McMuffin heats up this summer with limited-time spicy sandwich
McDonald's is launching Spicy McMuffin sandwiches nationwide for a limited time starting July 8.
McDonald's is launching Spicy McMuffin sandwiches nationwide for a limited time starting July 8.
Wilma's Famous BBQ serves up soul on a plate
The Fourth of July is here and what's more American than fireworks, family and, of course, some delicious barbecue. Chicago's own Wilma's Famous BBQ is serving up some smokey and soulful flavors and they're here to give us a try.
The Fourth of July is here and what's more American than fireworks, family and, of course, some delicious barbecue. Chicago's own Wilma's Famous BBQ is serving up some smokey and soulful flavors and they're here to give us a try.
Tasting Chicago: 5 hidden gem patios
In this episode of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez visits five standout patios across five different neighborhoods — all hidden gems where the food, drinks, and vibes make the most of summer in the city.
In this episode of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez visits five standout patios across five different neighborhoods — all hidden gems where the food, drinks, and vibes make the most of summer in the city.
Chick-fil-A turns surplus food into 8,500 meals for Chicagoans in need
Chick-fil-A’s Chicago restaurants are donating thousands of surplus meals to local food banks as part of a broader initiative to address food insecurity in the city.
Chick-fil-A’s Chicago restaurants are donating thousands of surplus meals to local food banks as part of a broader initiative to address food insecurity in the city.
Chick-fil-A turns surplus food into 8,500 meals for Chicagoans in need
Chick-fil-A?s Chicago restaurants are donating thousands of surplus meals to local food banks as part of a broader initiative to address food insecurity in the city.
Chick-fil-A?s Chicago restaurants are donating thousands of surplus meals to local food banks as part of a broader initiative to address food insecurity in the city.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Grab eats from these 20 restaurants
If you're heading to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this weekend, make sure to go with an empty stomach. Levy's Senior Vice President of Culinary Steven Maak gives a look into what you can expect on the menu.
If you're heading to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this weekend, make sure to go with an empty stomach. Levy's Senior Vice President of Culinary Steven Maak gives a look into what you can expect on the menu.
Soul food, reimagined: Chef Lamar Moore brings southern elegance to the Loop
A restaurant in the Loop is offering a unique take on Southern-style food: soulful, yet refined.
A restaurant in the Loop is offering a unique take on Southern-style food: soulful, yet refined.
Tasting Chicago: Inside the restaurants featured on Hulu’s 'The Bear'
This week's Tasting Chicago. Sylvia visits several Chicago restaurants that have some affiliation to the popular Hulu show The Bear.
This week's Tasting Chicago. Sylvia visits several Chicago restaurants that have some affiliation to the popular Hulu show The Bear.
Mano a Mano makes for a pasta lovers paradise in Logan Square
You can enjoy Spaghetti Sundays when you head over to Mano a Mano in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
You can enjoy Spaghetti Sundays when you head over to Mano a Mano in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Trino Steakhouse set to open in West Loop
He's known for his amazing pop-ups and killer Mexican cuisine. But now he's heading in a new direction with his latest restaurant. It's called Trino Steakhouse.
He's known for his amazing pop-ups and killer Mexican cuisine. But now he's heading in a new direction with his latest restaurant. It's called Trino Steakhouse.
The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar reopens after 5-month refresh
The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar is here to show off some of their new seasonal cocktails and a portion of the proceeds are going to a great cause.
The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar is here to show off some of their new seasonal cocktails and a portion of the proceeds are going to a great cause.
Father’s Day food deals, discounts
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Chicago student gets $15K scholarship from Burger King Foundation
A local high school student was recently awarded the $15,000 King Award scholarship.
A local high school student was recently awarded the $15,000 King Award scholarship.
Which states spend the most—and least—on fast food: How to cut your own costs
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.

















