10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

Chicago alderman admits breaking indoor dining rules in his restaurants

A Chicago alderman acknowledged Monday that he violated state and city orders banning indoor dining when he allowed indoor dining at restaurants he owns.

Lovin Local: Justice of the Pies
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Like so many of our Lovin' Local guests, today's featured business has a great backstory. Justice of the Pies is named in homage to the late Stephen Broussard, a criminal defense attorney who dubbed himself a "pie master." His daughter Maya-Camille Broussard tantalizes our taste buds.

Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant will have $106 burger – and the fries cost extra

The Michelin-starred celebrity chef is opening a London location of his Las Vegas restaurant Gordon Ramsay Burger in December – and it’s already piqued some interest, mostly because of its sky-high price tag.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Easy and simple Thanksgiving recipes to give a whirl this year
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Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands breaks down a few simple recipes to add a special flavor to this year's Thanksgiving festivities.

Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

Pizza restaurant worker’s lie led to South Australia lockdown, officials say

When an employee of a pizza restaurant lied to contact tracers in South Australia, it led to a strict lockdown across the entire Australian state, officials said Friday. 

Colorado residents wait in 14-hour drive-thru line at new In-N-Out

According to local police, customers had to wait a whopping 14 hours for take-out food at the new In-N-Out Burger in Aurora, Colorado Friday afternoon.

Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
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We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.

Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021

Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.

Nobu Hotel Chicago pivots with new dining experiences
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Nobu is one of the most well-known restaurants in the country, with some of the world?s biggest celebrities as regular diners. Now they've opened up shop in the West Loop along with a luxury hotel. General Manager Zoltan Payerli talks about it.

Lovin? Local: Veteran Roasters in Chicago
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Are you ready for a jolt of java? We need that boost every morning and today, we're getting it from the folks at Veteran Roasters in Chicago.