New Mexican Restaurant To Replace Shuttered Altiro In Downtown Plainfield

One Mexican restaurant left downtown Plainfield, but another is opening in its stead.

Grand Opening Date Set For Plainfield's New Sushi Restaurant

The Kansas City, Missouri transplant is opening in the former Larry's Diner space off Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road.

HopScotch & Vine Will Not Reopen After January Kitchen Fire

A grease fire caused about $100,000 in damages to the downtown Plainfield restaurant, and owners have decided not to reopen the doors.

Dutch Bros To Open Coffee Shop In Plainfield, Village Board Votes

The drive-thru-only coffee shop is bringing its popular concept to Plainfield.

Steve Buresh Shutters Cheesecake, Cookie Stores: 'It Has To Be Over'

"It's the economy. It's the last straw," the baker shared in a 14-minute video announcing the end of his longtime, well-loved bakeshop.

Beloved Drive-Thru Coffee Shop Is Eyeing Lot In Plainfield

A favorite among the youth, the fast-growing nationwide coffee shop chain is looking to bring its popular beverages to Plainfield.

Plans Move Forward For Restaurant In Former Larry's Diner Spot

The Village Board approved a liquor license for Sushi Uni.

Piggy's BBQ Shutters Plainfield Restaurant

Owners are hoping to keep the spirit of Piggy's alive with a new food truck instead of a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

I Scream, You Scream: See When Hazel Marie's Opens For The Season

Hazel Marie's has been hibernating for the winter season, and its reopening is on the horizon.

Zaxbys Opens 1st IL Restaurant: 'An Incredible Milestone'

The Southern-style fast-food restaurant is serving its signature "Chicken Fingerz" and "Zax Sauce" at its new spot in the Chicago suburbs.

Sushi Restaurant Promises To Bring Former Larry's Diner Space Back To Former Popularity: Mayor

A Japanese restaurant is planning to open in the space formerly occupied by the popular Larry's Diner in Plainfield.

Opening Date Set For Plainfield Portillo's

The Plainfield outpost, the fourth pick-up-only location, will have double drive-thru lanes and an area inside for pickup and delivery.

Zaxbys Is Opening 1st IL Restaurant: See Where

The fast-casual restaurant, born in Georgia and specializing in fried chicken, is expected to open its first Illinois location soon.

565 Homes, Residential Units In 'Diverse Pool Of Housing Options' Approved For Plainfield's Wallin Woods

The approved plan is significantly smaller than what the developer originally proposed for the almost-36-acre plot off Lockport Street.

Drive-Thru-Only Coffee Shop Approved For Former Chili's Lot In Plainfield

Trustees were unanimous in their decision to approve the ordinances necessary to bring a popular drive-thru-only coffee shop to Plainfield.

Plainfield Portillo's Will Be Company's 4th Pick-Up-Only Location

"Our pick-up only format has been an in-fill strategy for us to build out our existing markets," the company said Wednesday.

2nd Panda Express Opens In Plainfield

The new location gives Plainfield residents another place to snag the restaurant's beloved orange chicken and honey walnut shrimp dishes.

Red Robin To Permanently Close Plainfield Restaurant

Fans of Red Robin’s gourmet burgers and bottomless fries still have a few weeks to enjoy them in Plainfield.

Werk Force Brewing Clinches 3 Medals At 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship

The Plainfield brewery won three medals — two gold and one silver — for a chili pepper beer, a collaboration brew and a barrel-aged stout.

Jack In The Box Sign Goes Up In Plainfield: Here's What We Know

Locals are eagerly awaiting the return of Jack in the Box in Illinois, and the Plainfield location is on the cusp of opening.

Maple Butter Cafe Removes Video Gaming Terminals

The cafe recently removed its six video gaming terminals.

Cooper's Hawk In Plainfield Is Officially Open

"We're loving Plainfield!" Cooper's Hawk Winery commented on a social media post.

2 Plainfield Restaurants Can Now Add Video Gaming Machines

Some trustees were opposed to video gaming terminals at the two restaurants, but the Village Board ultimately approved ordinances for both.

Plainfield's Werk Force Brewing Takes Home Medal At World Beer Cup

The local brewery took home the award at the event, known as the "Olympics of beer."

Opening Date Nears For Plainfield Area Jack In The Box

The chain is bringing its well-known "24/7 craveable menu" to the Plainfield area.

New Steakhouse To Open At The Boulevard Place

The restaurant will join Costco and a soon-to-open Cooper’s Hawk Winery at the development.

Could Plainfield Jack In The Box Get An Opening Date Soon?

The new locations will mark Jack in the Box's return to the city for the first time in four decades, according to the company.

Paczki Day 2025: Where To Find Paczki Near Plainfield

This year, Paczki Day falls on March 4. See where you can find paczki in and around Plainfield.

Cooper's Hawk Opening On The Horizon In Plainfield

Construction is well underway on the new Cooper's Hawk at The Boulevard Place in Plainfield.

Village's Only Chili's Permanently Closed: 'Not A Plainfield Issue'

With Plainfield's Chili's restaurant gone, the nearest restaurants operated by the chain are in Romeoville and Bolingbrook.

It's Official: Portillo's Will Open In Plainfield, Village Board Votes

The Village Board voted 5-1 to bring Portillo's to Plainfield, righting a historic wrong, as Mayor John Argoudelis previously said.

Steve Buresh's Cookie Store Opens In Same Lot As Cheesecake Store

It takes only one minute to walk between the new Steve Buresh's Cookie Store and Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store, off 143rd Street.

Dario Mercato Now Open On Lockport Street

"​I feel a massive sense of gratitude to be back doing this again," owner Dario Rovito said of his new venture in downtown Plainfield.

New Version Of Giambotta Taking Over Former Big Sammy's Space

With the new eatery/marketplace, whose backstory hearkens back to its owner's childhood, Dario Rovito hopes to "keep the soul of Giambotta."

The Clifton Brings Wood-Fired Pizza Back To Downtown Plainfield

The Clifton, described as a "modern American wood-fired kitchen," took over the space formerly occupied by Giambotta Pizza.

Werk Force Brewing Wins 3 Awards At U.S. Beer Open Championships

The Plainfield brewery won for two of its barrel-aged beers and a shandy.

Fuse'd Opens In Plainfield: 'Embark On A Culinary Odyssey'

Fuse'd is the newest concept from the Major Threat Restaurant Group, which also operates Khaos Brewcade, Craft'd and Chop'd in Plainfield.

Jamba Juice, Auntie Anne's Now Open In Plainfield

The smoothie-centric and pretzel-focused stores opened a co-branded business near Costco in Plainfield.

Jack In The Box Could Be Coming To Plainfield

The California-based fast food chain is making a return to Illinois, and Plainfield might be home to one of the new restaurants.

Portillo's Is Coming To Plainfield: 'A Historic Wrong, Righted'

Plainfield residents soon won't have to drive south to Shorewood to indulge in a slice of chocolate cake or enjoy a chili cheese dog.

Slice Factory Opens Bolingbrook Location With Added Bakery

The grand opening for the drive-thru pizza place is set for June 26. To celebrate, $1 from every slice sold will go to Heart Haven OutReach.

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.

American Barbecue Styles: A State-By-State Guide

Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.

The Secrets To Crafting A Great Burger

NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.