Michelin restaurant guide returns to Chicago after pandemic pause
The Michelin guide is bringing back its coveted star ratings after being on pause in the U.S. amid industry shutdowns during the pandemic.
The Michelin guide is bringing back its coveted star ratings after being on pause in the U.S. amid industry shutdowns during the pandemic.
Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Researchers say chemical used in food, beverage containers could ‘seriously damage’ brains
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
Rainbow Cone opening new location in Lombard
The Original Rainbow Cone will be opening a new location in the Chicago suburbs on May 5.
The Original Rainbow Cone will be opening a new location in the Chicago suburbs on May 5.
White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content
White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.
White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.
MKE distillery cheers return of tailgating with 'L Flag' bourbon
Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon.
Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
Company hiring 'MLB Food Tester' to eat hot dogs at stadiums
With Major League Baseball in full swing, one company is offering to pay someone to find out which stadium’s hot dogs hit a home run.
With Major League Baseball in full swing, one company is offering to pay someone to find out which stadium’s hot dogs hit a home run.
Chicago Riverwalk reopens to residents, visitors
The Chicago Riverwalk will once again be opened to residents and visitors starting Friday.
The Chicago Riverwalk will once again be opened to residents and visitors starting Friday.
'Ales for ALS': Lombard brewery raising money to fight ALS
They’re brewing up something special at one west suburban craft brewery, and it’s all for a good cause.
They’re brewing up something special at one west suburban craft brewery, and it’s all for a good cause.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits South Side Chicago bakery
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Tuesday, where she toured a vaccination site that opened to union workers. She also visited Brown Sugar Bakery on the city’s South Side, where she met with owners and employees.
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Tuesday, where she toured a vaccination site that opened to union workers. She also visited Brown Sugar Bakery on the city’s South Side, where she met with owners and employees.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Krispy Kreme unveils Oreo glazed and cookie doughnuts
Krispy Kreme has revealed two new Oreo cookie glazed doughnuts: a cream-filled treat coated with an Oreo glaze, or topped with "cookies and kreme" icing and a crunchy Oreo cookie wafer.
Krispy Kreme has revealed two new Oreo cookie glazed doughnuts: a cream-filled treat coated with an Oreo glaze, or topped with "cookies and kreme" icing and a crunchy Oreo cookie wafer.
Dairy Queen bringing back Dreamsicle Dipped Cone, non-dairy 'Dilly Bar' for spring
Dairy Queen has updated its spring menu with returning favorites, new beverages, and even a non-dairy Dairy Queen dessert.
Dairy Queen has updated its spring menu with returning favorites, new beverages, and even a non-dairy Dairy Queen dessert.
Cubs and Sox fans will face changes whether they're at the ballpark or a bar on Opening Day
The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."
The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."
Wendy's customer asks for extra mayo, gets way more than she expected
The sandwich she received appears to have more mayonnaise than chicken.
The sandwich she received appears to have more mayonnaise than chicken.
‘Burritos or Bitcoin’: Chipotle giving away $200K in food, cryptocurrency for National Burrito Day
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Manny's Deli giving away 1,000 free sandwiches to customers wearing masks
The popular South Loop deli tried for days to get people to wear masks by offering up a free sandwich day. It didn't work, but now a longtime customer has paid for a free sandwich day in honor of the deli's efforts to promote mask uses.
The popular South Loop deli tried for days to get people to wear masks by offering up a free sandwich day. It didn't work, but now a longtime customer has paid for a free sandwich day in honor of the deli's efforts to promote mask uses.
How COVID-19 changed the future of restaurants
With lobbies closed, customers have chosen the drive-thru, curbside pickup or delivery -- and most want their food served fast and contact free.
With lobbies closed, customers have chosen the drive-thru, curbside pickup or delivery -- and most want their food served fast and contact free.