Tasting Chicago: City food scene blends history, flavor and innovation
Sylvia Perez takes viewers on a tour of Chicago’s diverse food culture, from rare teas in Ravenswood to classic cobblers in Bronzeville.
Sylvia Perez takes viewers on a tour of Chicago’s diverse food culture, from rare teas in Ravenswood to classic cobblers in Bronzeville.
Taco Bell brings back fan favorite menu items with launch of Y2K menu
Taco Bell unveiled its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five iconic fan-favorite menu items along with exclusive merch.
Taco Bell unveiled its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five iconic fan-favorite menu items along with exclusive merch.
New drive-thru-focused Chick-fil-A coming to Chicago suburb soon
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open next week in a Chicago suburb with a special focus on drive-thru and carry-out orders.
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open next week in a Chicago suburb with a special focus on drive-thru and carry-out orders.
Cracker Barrel removes pride page from website amid rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Taste of Chicago 2025: Music, food and everything you need to know
From Lupe Fiasco to Eli’s 1,000-pound cheesecake, here’s your guide to Taste of Chicago 2025.
From Lupe Fiasco to Eli’s 1,000-pound cheesecake, here’s your guide to Taste of Chicago 2025.
How cuts to SNAP affect Chicago area food pantries
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
Portillo’s secret menu debuts — here’s how to try it
Portillo’s is serving up something new — and secret.
Portillo’s is serving up something new — and secret.
Buttercup brings bold new flavor to Chicago's South Loop
Part amaro bar, part daytime caf?, Buttercup blends Italian tradition with local flair ? owners Israel Idonije and Luke DeYoung share what makes this new spot truly unique.
Part amaro bar, part daytime caf?, Buttercup blends Italian tradition with local flair ? owners Israel Idonije and Luke DeYoung share what makes this new spot truly unique.
Block Club Chicago highlights reopening museum, restaurant favorites and new puzzle craze
Jamie Nesbitt Golden from Block Club Chicago shares updates on the Museum of Broadcast Communications pop-up, small restaurants building big followings, and a Chicago-made game called "Raddle" that could rival Wordle.
Jamie Nesbitt Golden from Block Club Chicago shares updates on the Museum of Broadcast Communications pop-up, small restaurants building big followings, and a Chicago-made game called "Raddle" that could rival Wordle.
Cracker Barrel admits it 'could've done a better job' after new logo backlash
The company said what has not and "will never change" are the values Cracker Barrel was built on when the Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain first opened in 1969.
The company said what has not and "will never change" are the values Cracker Barrel was built on when the Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain first opened in 1969.
Ice cream sold at Walmarts across 16 states recalled
Walmart confirms affected half-gallon products were sold at select stores.
Walmart confirms affected half-gallon products were sold at select stores.
44% of adults admit ordering off kids' menu in survey
A new survey of U.S. diners reveals long waits, rude service, and tipping fatigue are reshaping restaurant habits, with more adults ordering kids’ meals and eating alone.
A new survey of U.S. diners reveals long waits, rude service, and tipping fatigue are reshaping restaurant habits, with more adults ordering kids’ meals and eating alone.
Capital Grille's is 17th Annual 'The Generous Pour' Tasting Experience
The Capital Grille is hosting its 17th Annual "The Generous Pour" Tasting Experience. Each wine is perfectly paired with a special gourmet dish like seared scallops, dry-aged steaks and even caviar.
The Capital Grille is hosting its 17th Annual "The Generous Pour" Tasting Experience. Each wine is perfectly paired with a special gourmet dish like seared scallops, dry-aged steaks and even caviar.
Steak 'n Shake slams Cracker Barrel CEO for eliminating 'old-timer' from logo: 'We take pride in our history'
Steak 'n Shake is accusing Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino of abandoning Cracker Barrel's heritage in pursuit of trends.
Steak 'n Shake is accusing Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino of abandoning Cracker Barrel's heritage in pursuit of trends.
Chicago chefs team up for one-night end-of-summer BBQ
Eden and Soul & Smoke are joining forces Sunday for a special barbecue event featuring a unique menu and collaborative flavors.
Eden and Soul & Smoke are joining forces Sunday for a special barbecue event featuring a unique menu and collaborative flavors.
Battery-flavored chips that taste like 'licking a 9-volt' target millennials hungry for '90s nostalgia
A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.
A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.
CIMA brings bold new flavors to Rosemont
Just minutes from O?Hare, CIMA is the newest restaurant making waves in Rosemont?blending local farm partnerships, top Chicago chef collaborations, and a fresh dining experience at the Hyatt Centric.
Just minutes from O?Hare, CIMA is the newest restaurant making waves in Rosemont?blending local farm partnerships, top Chicago chef collaborations, and a fresh dining experience at the Hyatt Centric.
Family of 2-year-old killed in Portillo?s crash sues restaurant chain
The family of a 2-year-old boy killed when a car slammed into a Portillo?s in Oswego last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant chain.
The family of a 2-year-old boy killed when a car slammed into a Portillo?s in Oswego last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant chain.
Cracker Barrel unveils new logo, fall menu amid brand makeover
Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Costco's Pepsi-to-Coke switch goes viral as members sound off
Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.
Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.