Park Ridge police utilize new drone to enhance security at food festival

As the Taste of Park Ridge kicked off Thursday morning, law enforcement found a high-tech ally in their efforts to ensure safety at the popular suburban street festival.

Survey reveals most popular pizza topping

When it comes to topping preference this particular one is a must-have for people enjoying a slice of pizza.

Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster

The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

National Ice Cream Day 2024 freebies and deals

National Ice Cream Day is on July 21, 2024. Here’s the scoop on the best deals.

Naomi Pomeroy, award-winning chef, drowns in tragic inner tubing accident

Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Oregon, on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident.

Renowned Chicago restaurants, Sepia and Proxi, celebrate milestones this week
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Two local restaurants are celebrating big milestones this week. Michelin-starred restaurants Sepia is having their 17th anniversary this week and Proxi is celebrating their 7th anniversary. They will be having specials all week long to celebrate.

Hot Chicago weekend ahead with music and food events

It’s going to be a hot weekend, but if you’re willing to brave the heat, there are several events for music lovers and foodies alike that you won’t want to miss.

Logan Square's Bungalow by Middle Brow lands national recognition
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Pete Ternes from Bungalow by Middle Brow talks about landing on The New York Times list of the Best Pizza Places in the United States.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'

La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'
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La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies

National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

Cooking with Fire: Breakfast favorites with the Carpentersville Fire Department

We're "Cooking with Fire" this Thursday at the Carpentersville Fire Department, making Lt. Brian Berry's biscuits and gravy and firefighter Dan Streich's avocado toast.

Can't Believe It's Not Meat serves up soul and vegan cuisine
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Laricia Chandler Baker (Chef Fab) serves vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian items at her Cant' Believe It's Not Meat locations in Hyde Park, River North and Orland Park.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Dearly Beloved cocktail restaurant makes debut in Near North
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A new cocktail restaurant opened on the North Side this spring and they are serving up elevated snacks alongside their signature drinks.

Reunion on Navy Pier gets ready for Nation Mac and Cheese Day
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Chef Art Smith's Reunion on Navy Pier is serving up something special to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day this Sunday. Reunion's Chef de Cusine Chris de La Cueva joined Good Day Chicago to tell us all about it.