Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code

Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich

The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.

Pringles joins chicken sandwich wars in partnership with Wendy's

Pringles announced a partnership with Wendy’s to turn its spicy chicken sandwich into a new limited-edition Pringle flavor.

CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak

Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.

Ribfest canceled again due to coronavirus pandemic

Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.

Red Lobster seeking 'Chief Biscuit Officer' in new sweepstakes

The year-long position comes with several perks, including $1,000 in rewards gift cards, extra Cheddar Bay Biscuits on to-go or delivery orders, the chance to "weigh in on upcoming new dishes" and VIP status at a Red Lobster location of the winner’s choice.

Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 14, kicks off with PassportPlus Challenge

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.

Andersonville Farmers Market reopens on North Side

A sure sign of summer and a return to normalcy opened up on Chicago's North Side Wednesday.

Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens

Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.

Mom gets to enjoy free Lawrence's Shrimp and Fish for Mother's Day after son wins contest

"My mom was born and raised in Chicago and is cultishly loyal to Lawrence’s fried shrimp. She now lives in Utah, where good seafood is hard to come by," wrote Hank Hansen in the essay that beat out 600 others.