Colectivo Coffee Roasters; new Chicago locations announced

Colectivo Coffee Roasters announced plans to open two new Chicago cafes: a location in the Ravenswood neighborhood and a location in the Southport neighborhood.

Illinois ProStart Invitational returns for 24th year
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The Illinois Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational returns for its 24th annual event this Saturday in Des Plaines. High School students will be evaluated on their cooking and management skills.

Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
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Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.

Buffalo Wild Wings free wings today: How to get yours

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering free wings today in the U.S. because the Super Bowl went into overtime. Here’s how to get your order.

Chicago Black Restaurant Week supports businesses like Ja' Grill
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Today is the last day of Chicago's Black Restaurant Week which encourages the community to support black-owned businesses like Hyde Park's Ja' Grill. Aeron Lancero and Chef Baltimore provide customers with authentic Jamaican cuisine.

LaGrange Restaurant Week offers deals at local businesses
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From now through Monday, March 3 foodies can enjoy LaGrange Restaurant Week. Local businesses like Chad's Cheesecake and Milk Money Brewing are offering specialty menus and great deals.

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.