Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Meatballs sold at Aldi recalled after metal fragments found, USDA says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the new recall affects Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi stores across the country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the new recall affects Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi stores across the country.
Carmine's reopens on Rush Street in Chicago after 2 years
After two years, Carmine's restaurant returns to Chicago's Gold Coast.
After two years, Carmine's restaurant returns to Chicago's Gold Coast.
Class Act in Chicago's Bucktown unveils new menu
A restaurant in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood is kicking off a new menu for customers to enjoy.
A restaurant in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood is kicking off a new menu for customers to enjoy.
Chili cook-off comes to suburban Palatine
Seven local restaurants will battle it out for the best chili in town in suburban Palatine.
Seven local restaurants will battle it out for the best chili in town in suburban Palatine.
Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found
The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.
The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.
What did they eat on the Titanic? | ChicagoNOW
If you’ve ever wondered what the menu on the Titanic looked like, you can now make it at home with two different cookbooks. Veronica Hinke joins to discuss her new historically inspired cookbooks, 'Titanic: The Official Cookbook' and 'The Last Night on The Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style'.
If you’ve ever wondered what the menu on the Titanic looked like, you can now make it at home with two different cookbooks. Veronica Hinke joins to discuss her new historically inspired cookbooks, 'Titanic: The Official Cookbook' and 'The Last Night on The Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style'.
The gift of food and community: Mahari in Hyde Park
"Experience Mahari: an award-winning restaurant serving diverse African diaspora cuisine and vibrant libations in Hyde Park," the restaurant's website states.
"Experience Mahari: an award-winning restaurant serving diverse African diaspora cuisine and vibrant libations in Hyde Park," the restaurant's website states.
Dunkin' is giving away limited-edition iced coffee gloves on Friday
If you're an iced coffee lover, even in the coldest of weather — Dunkin' has a gift just for you!
If you're an iced coffee lover, even in the coldest of weather — Dunkin' has a gift just for you!
How Bon Vivant Cakes is teaching Chicago to decorate like a pro this spring
Chicago cake artist Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes shares how her beginner-friendly spring classes, private events, and kids workshops are helping aspiring bakers build confidence and create show-stopping desserts.
Chicago cake artist Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes shares how her beginner-friendly spring classes, private events, and kids workshops are helping aspiring bakers build confidence and create show-stopping desserts.
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’
Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.
Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.
Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
First ice bar opens on frozen Wisconsin Lake: "It was a little scary at first"
A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.
A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Peanut butter products recalled in 40 states over 'foreign material' contamination
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Lunar New Year celebrations with Minyoli in Andersonville
Many restaurants around the Chicago area are celebrating the Lunar New Year this week.
Many restaurants around the Chicago area are celebrating the Lunar New Year this week.
Labriola Oak Brook offers heart-shaped pizza, other Valentine's Day specials
If you're looking for delicious Valentine's Day dinner options, Labriola in Oak Brook is serving up some heart-shaped pizzas for customers.
If you're looking for delicious Valentine's Day dinner options, Labriola in Oak Brook is serving up some heart-shaped pizzas for customers.