National Pizza Day 2018 deals and freebies

Save some dough and celebrate 'National Pizza Day' with these tasty deals and freebies.

Hooters will give you free wings on Valentine's Day if you shred a picture of your ex

Hooters restaurant is helping single people celebrate Valentine’s Day right. The restaurant, known for their chicken and formerly for their scantily clad employees, is offering the opportunity once again to shred a picture of your terrible, horrible, no good ex-significant other — and receive a free plate of wings.

Denny's giving out free Grand Slam breakfasts, but there's a catch

Denny’s is offering its guests a free Grand Slam breakfast through the end of January — but only if they start using the chain's online-ordering platform.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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Not having the holiday feast at your house and not sure you even want to cook this Christmas? Let some of Chicago's finer restaurants wine and dine you in style. Joseph Hernandez, the Chicago Tribune food and dining editor, has some suggestions that will have you satisfied this season.

Holiday Helpings: Apple pie with cheddar and rosemary

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton is whipping up some apple pie with cheddar and rosemary with Chef Emily Spurlin of Bad Hunter.

Taco Bell releases its own Mexican-style beer

The Cal-Mexican fast food chain has announced in a press release the roll out of its very own beer – the Beach Bell. The brew will be a Mexican-style amber lager that was created in conjunction with Four Sons Brewing, a craft brewer located in Huntington Beach, CA.

Lakeland bakery working overtime to fulfill cruffin cravings

The line wrapped around the block at the Born and Bread Bakehouse. Step-by-step, people inched closer to the one thing they all wanted.

Safety tips you need to know when deep-frying a turkey

The star of the Thanksgiving table is obvious, but the safety concerns over frying a turkey has contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.

50 Veterans Day dining deals for military personnel

Check out this comprehensive roundup to find a promotion near you — and to all those who have served and your families, thank you.

The McRib is back at McDonald's

Hate it or love it, the McRib is back at McDonald’s.

Sam Adams introduces $199 beer that's illegal in 12 states, but not California

Samuel Adams just announced a limited-edition special craft beer called Utopias.  It’s 56 proof and it’s illegal in 12 states because of its alcohol content, but not California! 

Global wine shortage could hit in 2018

Time to stock up, wine lovers: a global wine shortage could be on the horizon due to an internationally poor harvest through 2017.

Food Network's Jeff Mauro names his top Chicago eateries
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Where do the chefs like to eat in Chicago? Food Network's Jeff Mauro talks about his favorite local restaurants.

Target to release line of $5 wines

Move over, Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck — there’s a new bottle in town. Beginning September 3, Target’s brand new line of inexpensive wine, at just $5 a bottle, can be found on shelves of over 1,100 national locations, according to a press release.

Lagunitas brewery creates cannabis-infused IPA

Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, food and drink companies have been turning to weed for ideas. From pot oil to pot ice cream, plans to sell marijuana-laced items have taken off.

Krispy Kreme announces 2017 solar-eclipse themed doughnut

While millions of Americans will be in for a special treat when the total solar eclipse traverses the U.S. on Aug. 21, they will also be in for a tasty treat from Krispy Kreme.