Is expensive wine really better? Don't get confused by these common misconceptions

Is expensive wine really better? Don't get confused by these common misconceptions

You probably hear all sorts of things about wine, but not all of it is true. Here are some common misconceptions people have about the world’s favorite drink:

You probably hear all sorts of things about wine, but not all of it is true. Here are some common misconceptions people have about the world’s favorite drink:

McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu

McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu

McDonald's is taking cheeseburgers and chocolate milk off its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants.

McDonald's is taking cheeseburgers and chocolate milk off its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants.

National Pizza Day 2018 deals and freebies

National Pizza Day 2018 deals and freebies

Save some dough and celebrate 'National Pizza Day' with these tasty deals and freebies.

Save some dough and celebrate 'National Pizza Day' with these tasty deals and freebies.

Hooters will give you free wings on Valentine's Day if you shred a picture of your ex

Hooters will give you free wings on Valentine's Day if you shred a picture of your ex

Hooters restaurant is helping single people celebrate Valentine’s Day right. The restaurant, known for their chicken and formerly for their scantily clad employees, is offering the opportunity once again to shred a picture of your terrible, horrible, no good ex-significant other — and receive a free plate of wings.

Hooters restaurant is helping single people celebrate Valentine’s Day right. The restaurant, known for their chicken and formerly for their scantily clad employees, is offering the opportunity once again to shred a picture of your terrible, horrible, no good ex-significant other — and receive a free plate of wings.

Staycations for that perfect Valentine's gift
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Staycations for that perfect Valentine's gift

It's that time of year again: Valentine's Day. Don't come home without something for your sweetheart! Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, has some affordable and unique destinations for you -- without leaving home.

It's that time of year again: Valentine's Day. Don't come home without something for your sweetheart! Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, has some affordable and unique destinations for you -- without leaving home.

Denny's giving out free Grand Slam breakfasts, but there's a catch

Denny's giving out free Grand Slam breakfasts, but there's a catch

Denny’s is offering its guests a free Grand Slam breakfast through the end of January — but only if they start using the chain's online-ordering platform.

Denny’s is offering its guests a free Grand Slam breakfast through the end of January — but only if they start using the chain's online-ordering platform.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Not having the holiday feast at your house and not sure you even want to cook this Christmas? Let some of Chicago's finer restaurants wine and dine you in style. Joseph Hernandez, the Chicago Tribune food and dining editor, has some suggestions that will have you satisfied this season.

Not having the holiday feast at your house and not sure you even want to cook this Christmas? Let some of Chicago's finer restaurants wine and dine you in style. Joseph Hernandez, the Chicago Tribune food and dining editor, has some suggestions that will have you satisfied this season.

Holiday Helpings: Apple pie with cheddar and rosemary

Holiday Helpings: Apple pie with cheddar and rosemary

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton is whipping up some apple pie with cheddar and rosemary with Chef Emily Spurlin of Bad Hunter.

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton is whipping up some apple pie with cheddar and rosemary with Chef Emily Spurlin of Bad Hunter.

Taco Bell releases its own Mexican-style beer

Taco Bell releases its own Mexican-style beer

The Cal-Mexican fast food chain has announced in a press release the roll out of its very own beer – the Beach Bell. The brew will be a Mexican-style amber lager that was created in conjunction with Four Sons Brewing, a craft brewer located in Huntington Beach, CA.

The Cal-Mexican fast food chain has announced in a press release the roll out of its very own beer – the Beach Bell. The brew will be a Mexican-style amber lager that was created in conjunction with Four Sons Brewing, a craft brewer located in Huntington Beach, CA.

Lakeland bakery working overtime to fulfill cruffin cravings

Lakeland bakery working overtime to fulfill cruffin cravings

The line wrapped around the block at the Born and Bread Bakehouse. Step-by-step, people inched closer to the one thing they all wanted.

The line wrapped around the block at the Born and Bread Bakehouse. Step-by-step, people inched closer to the one thing they all wanted.

Safety tips you need to know when deep-frying a turkey

Safety tips you need to know when deep-frying a turkey

The star of the Thanksgiving table is obvious, but the safety concerns over frying a turkey has contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.

The star of the Thanksgiving table is obvious, but the safety concerns over frying a turkey has contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.

50 Veterans Day dining deals for military personnel

50 Veterans Day dining deals for military personnel

Check out this comprehensive roundup to find a promotion near you — and to all those who have served and your families, thank you.

Check out this comprehensive roundup to find a promotion near you — and to all those who have served and your families, thank you.

The McRib is back at McDonald's

The McRib is back at McDonald's

Hate it or love it, the McRib is back at McDonald’s.

Hate it or love it, the McRib is back at McDonald’s.

Sam Adams introduces $199 beer that's illegal in 12 states, but not California

Sam Adams introduces $199 beer that's illegal in 12 states, but not California

Samuel Adams just announced a limited-edition special craft beer called Utopias.  It’s 56 proof and it’s illegal in 12 states because of its alcohol content, but not California! 

Samuel Adams just announced a limited-edition special craft beer called Utopias.  It’s 56 proof and it’s illegal in 12 states because of its alcohol content, but not California! 

Global wine shortage could hit in 2018

Global wine shortage could hit in 2018

Time to stock up, wine lovers: a global wine shortage could be on the horizon due to an internationally poor harvest through 2017.

Time to stock up, wine lovers: a global wine shortage could be on the horizon due to an internationally poor harvest through 2017.