Chicago bakery offering 'do it yourself' King Cakes for Mardi Gras
The DIY King Cakes come with creamy icing and three colors of sprinkles, green, purple and gold, which are the official colors of Mardi Gras.
The DIY King Cakes come with creamy icing and three colors of sprinkles, green, purple and gold, which are the official colors of Mardi Gras.
McDonald's testing a new strawless lid, dividing social media users
McDonald's said the lids would be tested in select U.S. markets.
McDonald's said the lids would be tested in select U.S. markets.
Chicago food bank begins construction on new North Center building
With inflation still at a high and many families relying on food banks, a local agency is expanding.
With inflation still at a high and many families relying on food banks, a local agency is expanding.
'Why should we settle?': Chicago alderman angered over Save A Lot replacing Whole Foods in Englewood
Englewood residents and community leaders are upset that a Save A Lot grocery will move into the former Whole Foods store in Englewood Square.
Englewood residents and community leaders are upset that a Save A Lot grocery will move into the former Whole Foods store in Englewood Square.
New Gold Coast restaurant, The Bellevue, to replace Tavern on Rush this spring
Diners will have a new destination for food and cocktails this spring following the closure of an iconic Gold Coast restaurant last fall.
Diners will have a new destination for food and cocktails this spring following the closure of an iconic Gold Coast restaurant last fall.
New Gold Coast restaurant, The Bellevue, to replace Tavern on Rush this spring
Diners will have a new destination for food and cocktails this spring following the closure of an iconic Gold Coast restaurant last fall.
Diners will have a new destination for food and cocktails this spring following the closure of an iconic Gold Coast restaurant last fall.
Chicago chef Dominique Leach sets out to make BBQ more inclusive
Born and raised in Humboldt Park, chef and co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse is making strides in the BBQ community and giving back. She describes how she fought tooth and nail to break into the "BBQ boys club" and make her business successful.
Born and raised in Humboldt Park, chef and co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse is making strides in the BBQ community and giving back. She describes how she fought tooth and nail to break into the "BBQ boys club" and make her business successful.
Some restaurants are still adding surcharges of up to 20% to your bill. Should they?
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Here are the best things to get at Trader Joe's in 2023, according to customers
Trader Joe’s asked its customers: “If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you?”
Trader Joe’s asked its customers: “If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you?”
James Beard Foundation announces 2023 Chicago restaurant finalists
There was big recognition on Wednesday for the Chicago restaurant scene as the 2023 James Beard Foundation announced its finalists.
There was big recognition on Wednesday for the Chicago restaurant scene as the 2023 James Beard Foundation announced its finalists.
James Beard Foundation announces 2023 Chicago restaurant finalists
There was big recognition on Wednesday for the Chicago restaurant scene as the 2023 James Beard Foundation announced its finalists.
There was big recognition on Wednesday for the Chicago restaurant scene as the 2023 James Beard Foundation announced its finalists.
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
Chicago pizzeria owner travels to Tulsa to throw world's largest pizza party
Chicago is known for its pizza — whether it's thin and crispy or stuffed.
Chicago is known for its pizza — whether it's thin and crispy or stuffed.
Pizza Hut claims to set record for world's biggest pizza
Pizza Hut says its 13,990-square-foot pizza received recognition from Guinness World Records.
Pizza Hut says its 13,990-square-foot pizza received recognition from Guinness World Records.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
US border authorities report increase in egg smuggling attempts as poultry prices soar amid inflation
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs in November was $3.59, compared to $1.72 a year before.
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs in November was $3.59, compared to $1.72 a year before.
Proposed Iowa SNAP bill would restrict recipients from buying meat, white bread, and American cheese
Under the proposed law, SNAP recipients would not be able to purchase a handful of kitchen staples.
Under the proposed law, SNAP recipients would not be able to purchase a handful of kitchen staples.
Rat poison sickens Taco Bell customer, but 'no evidence' that it was employees, authorities say
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”
Get paid $1,000 to eat cheese before bed – in the name of science
Fancy a little bedtime brie, a Swiss snooze, or a Neufchatel nap? The folks at one mattress review site want to pay you to eat cheese before bed.
Fancy a little bedtime brie, a Swiss snooze, or a Neufchatel nap? The folks at one mattress review site want to pay you to eat cheese before bed.