'The restaurant industry lost a legend': Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor dies at 65

Kent Taylor’s family said in a joint statement with Texas Roadhouse that the 65-year-old took his life last week after battling post-COVID-related symptoms, including severe tinnitus.

Wendy's serving free breakfast sandwich for March Madness

With March Madness underway, Wendy’s is giving food fans a chance to score a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit for breakfast starting Thursday through Saturday, March 20.

DoorDash driver caught on camera dropping pizza on ground, stuffing it back in box

King and his wife happened to be watching their front porch camera at the time. They saw the guy pull their pizza out of the bag and drop it. He then stuffed it back in the box and left it on the porch.

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.

Chicago food scientist hopes to cure diabetes, high blood pressure in neediest communities

Stacey Minor was one of the first African American women to work for food company Monsanto. Now, she is taking her knowledge and using it in Chicago’s neediest communities.

Chicago Restaurant Week just days away
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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.

National Pi Day 2021: Snag these delicious deals on 3.14

From pizza to baked pies to even special drinks, several restaurant chains across the country are offering deals this Pi Day, March 14.

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.

White Castle celebrates 100th birthday at stores across Chicago

“Chicago is the epicenter of craving for the Castle. It’s our biggest market. It’s where we have our biggest fans. We have more members of the White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame from Chicago than any other city,” said Jamie Richardson, VP of White Castle.

Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays

Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.

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.

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 restaurants push for increase in dining capacity

Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.

Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests

How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day to live a longer life? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide an answer. 

Reese's announces chocolate-free peanut butter cup

The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.