Orange Friday tailgating with Soul & Smoke
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Chef Carter with Soul & Smoke shares his recipe for the best gumbo. Not only does he tell us the ingredients, but he shows us just how to make it like they do at the restaurant. Soul & Smoke has several locations in Chicago and new one in Evanston.

Protein bars recalled after hairnets, shrink wrap found inside, FDA says

Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.

Midway International Airport unveils new concessions, restaurants

Chicago's Midway International Airport reached a significant milestone on Wednesday as it revealed new concessions and restaurants as part of its historic modernization program.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

Twin Elves from iconic holiday movie visit Wrigleyville pop-up
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Elf'd Up Pop-up Bar in Wrigleyville is back open this holiday season, but this year some celebrates are dropping in. The twins from the Elf movie staring Will Ferrell will be at the bar for the movie's 20th anniversary today.

La Grange restaurant to close after 13 years

A popular La Grange restaurant will be closing its doors for good at the end of this month.

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

Evanston norovirus outbreak connected to $1-burrito event for Northwestern students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak connected to a dollar-burrito event for Northwestern University students.

5 common mistakes when cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving; how to avoid them

Are you tempering your turkey? As your bird bastes today, take a moment to glance through Chef Leah Cohen's list of things you should not be doing.