Lexington Betty Smokehouse to host panel examining the history of Chicago-style BBQ
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Dominique Leach, chef and owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, talks about leading an educational panel on the origins of Chicago-style barbeque and its many influences,

Hard liquor sales proposed at rooftop clubs surrounding Wrigley Field

At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th) introduced an ordinance that would pave the way for selling hard liquor at the rooftop clubs surrounding Wrigley, clubs primarily owned by the Cubs. For now, rooftop patrons can buy only beer and wine.

SNAP users can order groceries online for first time

More than 40 million Americans receive assistance to buy their groceries through the federal program SNAP.

February Flavor Festival brings the heat to Lake County
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If youre looking to dine out this weekend, look no further than Lake County! Visit Lake County expanded restaurant week to a month-long celebration highlighting over 100 restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wineries.

La Grange Restaurant Week offers culinary delights

Food enthusiasts looking to explore new dining experiences are encouraged to venture southwest of the city for La Grange Restaurant Week.

Owl & Lark: La Grange Restaurant Week offers culinary delights
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Food enthusiasts looking to explore new dining experiences are encouraged to venture southwest of the city for La Grange Restaurant Week.

Choco Tacos are making a comeback

The choco taco is back: Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are bringing a new version out of retirement.

Black Foodies spotlight Medley Grill & BBQ
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The Medley Grill and Barbeque in Chicago's Avalon Park is one of the many Black-owned restaurants that food influencers, The Black Foodies, showcase on their social media and website.

The Black Foodies tour Chicago's restaurant scene
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Dino and Coretta Dean became food influencers to showcase Black-owned restaurants and chefs in Chicago and across the country. They began their journey in a small town in Wisconsin at a Black-owned Peruvian restaurant.

McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent

The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.

Aldi's wine specialist unveils top pairings for National Drink Wine Day
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This upcoming Sunday marks National Drink Wine Day, and Arlin Zajmi, Aldi's certified wine specialist, appeared on Good Day Chicago Friday to share his ideal wine and snack combinations to celebrate the occasion!

Chicago chefs and community leaders unite to feed the less fortunate

Throughout the months of February and March, local chefs are helping to fill a community refrigerator just outside of Soul and Smoke restaurant in Evanston.

Meaty rice developed by growing animal cells inside grains

Move over lab-grown chicken. Scientists developed a hybrid beef rice by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.