Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Krispy Kreme celebrates 83rd birthday by giving away free glazed doughnuts
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
Taste to Go shifts focus amid pandemic
Restaurants could not participate in the Taste of Chicago this year, due to COVID-19. But they are still cooking to do some good. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Restaurants could not participate in the Taste of Chicago this year, due to COVID-19. But they are still cooking to do some good. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Restaurants donating food from cancelled Taste of Chicago
The Taste of Chicago was scheduled for this week, but it is online this year. Instead of being idle, the restaurants are donating their food. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
The Taste of Chicago was scheduled for this week, but it is online this year. Instead of being idle, the restaurants are donating their food. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Lovin Local: Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
If you like oysters and seafood, you just might want to take a quick trip to the North Shore where Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is serving up great dishes of ocean fare and shellfish.
If you like oysters and seafood, you just might want to take a quick trip to the North Shore where Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is serving up great dishes of ocean fare and shellfish.
Hot dog champs repeat as July 4 eating contest moves indoors
The coronavirus outbreak moved the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from the Coney Island boardwalk to an undisclosed indoor location but the results were familiar.
The coronavirus outbreak moved the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from the Coney Island boardwalk to an undisclosed indoor location but the results were familiar.
Lightfoot issues stern warning to bars and restaurants
Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.
Mayor Lightfoot sent out a clear warning message to bars and restaurants that have been violating the cities pandemic guidelines. Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Associations, talks about it.
‘The Child has arrived’: ‘Mandalorian’-inspired cereal gives you a taste of Galaxy’s Edge
Inspired by the Disney+ series, the limited-edition cereal celebrates “The Child” with a taste inspired by Galaxy’s Edge.
Inspired by the Disney+ series, the limited-edition cereal celebrates “The Child” with a taste inspired by Galaxy’s Edge.
Logan Square pub launches program to help families in need
If you've had the pleasure of enjoying Middle Brow Bungalow's bread, then you know what a delicacy their sourdough really is. The owners are now focusing on getting their bread to people in under-resourced communities.
If you've had the pleasure of enjoying Middle Brow Bungalow's bread, then you know what a delicacy their sourdough really is. The owners are now focusing on getting their bread to people in under-resourced communities.
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Lovin' Local: Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
In today's Lovin' Local we are vising a north suburban institution. Michael's Grill and Salad Bar in Highland Park has been around since 1977.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
Costco discontinues half-sheet cakes, possibly due to COVID-19
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
New challenges as restaurants around Chicago reopen
Friday is a day a lot of Chicagoans have been waiting for - getting back inside our favorite restaurants. It's a big day for those restaurants too. Franco Gianni, owner of Wood restaurant on North Halsted, talks about how coronavirus has changed the dining experience.
Friday is a day a lot of Chicagoans have been waiting for - getting back inside our favorite restaurants. It's a big day for those restaurants too. Franco Gianni, owner of Wood restaurant on North Halsted, talks about how coronavirus has changed the dining experience.
Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Georgia mom catches daughter being adorable during 'Toddler challenge'
The Georgia mom placed ice cream in front of little Ceci, asked her to wait, and then left the room ... leaving the camera on.
The Georgia mom placed ice cream in front of little Ceci, asked her to wait, and then left the room ... leaving the camera on.
Dreyer's changing name and marketing for Eskimo Pies, saying 'the term is derogatory'
The marketing for and name of Eskimo Pie ice cream bars will change after the company said the term was derogatory.
The marketing for and name of Eskimo Pie ice cream bars will change after the company said the term was derogatory.
Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.
Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.