Uncommon Ground Restaurant Celebrates 30 Years in July

Helen & Mike Cameron Have "Greenest Restaurants in America" and Stay Committed to Sustainable Practices in the Food Industry

Searching For Joy In Joliet Gave Me A Most Delightful Tummy Ache

KONKOL COLUMN: Don't believe Joliet's haters. There's joy to be found at mom-and-pop eateries serving up working-class culinary delights.

McDonald's Offers Free iPhone For New Workers Who Stay 6 Months

A McDonald's in Altamont is finding a new way to incentivize employees. Fast-food restaurants are being hit hard by an employee shortage.

Bill Would Let Bars Give Vaccinated People A Free Drink

The 'Shot and a Beer' bill was introduced in the Illinois House on Tuesday and would be the second amendment to the Liquor Control Act.

Ravenswood Culver's Set To Open After Long Wait, Now Hiring

Culver’s is hosting a job fair this Friday and Saturday to hire employees for day and evening positions.

Taste Of Chicago Is To-Go This Summer

The popular food festival in one the nation's largest cities will be celebrated in a different way this summer, city officials announced.

Illinois Restaurants Can Now Apply For Revitalization Fund Grants

The $28.6 billion federal program provides eligible establishments grants equal to their pandemic-related losses.

Buona Beef Teams Up With Chicago Brand To Debut Vegan Sandwich

The new sandwich will use a wheat-based substitute from Upton's Natural instead of the company's classic Italian beef.

Andersonville Farmers Market Returns May 12 – October 20, 2021

Shop In-Person or Order in Advance for Pick Up!

Got Nothing Nice To Say About Your Town? You Might Be A Jolietan

KONKOL COLUMN: Brace yourself before asking folks from Joliet what they would miss if they moved out of town, because they will tell you.

Chicago Launches Phased-In Reopening Of Vendors On Riverwalk

Chicago's Riverwalk, a 1.25-mile path along the Chicago River from Lake Street to the Lakefront, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

3 Illinois Breweries Rank Among Best in Nation

In a report by the Brewers Association, three Illinois-based breweries scored top spots based on sales volume.

Manny's Deli's Free Sandwich Giveaway Serves A Greater Mission

The South Loop deli will give away 1,000 free sandwiches to masked customers as owner Dan Raskin urges cooperation as his eatery struggles.

COVID-19 Cases Drop, Chicago Restaurants, Bars Open To 50 Percent

Under loosened restrictions, the city's bars and restaurants can now allow up to 50 people indoors while remaining open until 1 a.m.

Andersonville's RESTAURANT WEEKS Expanded Throughout March

Local Restaurants Offer a Variety of Prix Fixe Menus-To-Go

Chicago Loosens Indoor Dining Restrictions Before Valentine's Day

Chicago Restaurant Coalition says incremental increase of indoor-dining capacity "grossly unfair" to industry hit the hardest by shutdowns.

Chicago Restaurants Want 50 Percent Capacity For Valentine's Day

Chicago Restaurant Coalition calls on Mayor Lightfoot to tap $50 million from tax increment financing for grants to struggling eateries.

Valentine's Day Dining at Bar Roma

Chef Fred Ramos Features "San Valentino" Specials

Limited Indoor Dining Resumes At Chicago Restaurants Saturday

State officials lift coronavirus restrictions to allow Chicago restaurants to resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity up to 25 people.

Indoor Dining Expected To Return Saturday In Chicago, Cook County

Both regions are on track to move to Tier 1 coronavirus restrictions Saturday, which allows restaurants and bars to resume indoor service.

Coronavirus Crisis Kills Three Floyd's Beloved Brew Pub: Report

The brewers of Dark Lord, one of the world's best Russian-style Imperial Stouts, announced that its Munster, Indiana brew pub won't reopen.

AndySunflower Cafe Won't Let Pandemic Stop Pullman Grand Opening

Pullman's new coffee shop at One Eleven Food Hall​ celebrates first day serving free coffee and doughnut​s to first responders.

Two Hungry Guys Missing Their Mommies Talk Turkey In Chicago

COMMENTARY: On the hunt for Thanksgiving to-go? Here are a few spots worth pondering and some advice for filling your belly on Turkey Day.

The Andersonville Farmers Market Extends Through November

Moving to Sundays from 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Brewery Clearance Sale: Argus Brewing Slashes Price By $500,000

After 20-percent price cut, Argus Brewery historic building in Pullman, brewing equipment, intellectual property on sale for $2 million.

Lou Malnati's Bites Back At Netflix Series Dishing On Its Pizza

The long-standing deep-dish pizzeria took exception to a reference in 'Emily In Paris' referring to its pizza as "quiche made of cement."

Chicago Sets Rules For Dining Outdoors During Coronavirus Winter

City Hall provides restaurants early guidance for cold-weather dining outdoor: Tents, temporary outdoor structures are OK.

Could Harold's Chicken No. 55 Taste Even Better From The Truck?

Chatham's beloved Harold's Chicken Shack No. 55 may have closed, but food truck serving faithful regulars remains at 87th and Lafayette.

'No Ketchup' Celebrates Chicago-Style Obsession With Hot Dogs

Foodie author Dennis Foley cured writer's block by eating 60 hot dogs in 50 days. "No Ketchup" shares origins of Chicago's best dog stands.

Heated Huts To 'Rats With Radiators' Among Winter Dining Ideas

Chicago's Winter Design Challenge attracted 643 innovative (and one ridiculous) ideas for dining al fresco in Chicago when it's freezing.

Win $5,000 For Re-imaging Winter Dining Outside In Chicago

Chicago officials announce a contest aimed at finding creative ways to keep restaurants serving outdoors safely amid the coronavirus crisis.

Chicago Lakefront Eateries Allowed To Open While Beaches Closed

Chicago Park District officials announced that restaurants on the lakefront will be allowed to open this week; beaches will remain closed

City Orders Bars, Restaurants To Stop Booze Service At Midnight

Bars, restaurants and breweries are required to stop selling beer and liquor at midnight under new requirements to slow coronavirus spread.

Taste Of Chicago 'To-Go' Goes Online With Cooking Lessons, Music

Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.

Want To Buy A Brewery? Argus For Sale On Craigslist, $2.5 Million

Argus Brewery's historic building in Pullman, brewing equipment, intellectual property is listed for sale on Craigslist for $2.5 million.

UPDATE: Three Floyds Brewing Closes Brew Pub Indefinitely

Reports: Three Floyds Brewing's Munster, Indiana brew pub has been closed indefinitely. Brewery and Distillery operations continue.

Cal-Harbor Restaurant In Pullman Reopens For Curbside Pickup

Cal-Harbor Restaurant's owner has fired up the griddle again for curbside pickup at the Pullman diner struggling to survive after 45 years.

Argus Brewery In Pullman Closes As Coronavirus Kills Keg Sales

Argus Brewery owner Bob Jensen closed up shop and plans to put the craft brewery up for sale after an award-winning, 10-year run in Pullman.

Chefs Call Lawmakers To Help Before Coronavirus Kills Restaurants

Chef Carlos Gaytan serves up 11-item to-go menu at Tzuco in River North and splits the profits among a skeleton crew of "volunteer" workers.

Coronavirus: T-Shirt Sale Raises $70K For Bar/Eatery Workers

All profits from Chicago Hospitality United T-shirts sale will benefit hourly workers at 100 restaurants closed due to coronavirus fears.