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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Dinkel's, Dressel's and more shut bakeries

Operating a bakery requires hard work, long hours and missing out on your own get-togethers in order to provide memorable desserts for other people’s celebrations.

December 14, 2023

Eat. Watch. Do. — CosMc’s commotion, best books of 2023, plus 42 Christmas dining specials

This week's Tribune dining and entertainment coverage includes reviews for "Reacher" on Amazon and the modern Middle Eastern restaurant Sifr in River North.

December 14, 2023

Halal restaurant coming to Park Ridge; Kyrgyz owners to serve mocktails, but no alcohol

Owners say their new restaurant is for everyone and has substitutions for pork and alcohol.

December 13, 2023

America’s Test Kitchen: From floret to core, this hearty brassica is the ideal base for a festive, make-ahead salad

This hearty, make-ahead salad features roasted chunks of cauliflower with arugula and pear.

December 13, 2023

42 Chicagoland Christmas dine-in and takeout specials, from brunch with Santa to buche de Noel

You can focus on getting gifts underneath the tree and let Chicagoland restaurants do the heavy lifting for Christmas dinner.

December 13, 2023

Tary Coffee House brings taste of Kazakh culture to Chicago

The Kazakh staple tary, or millet, takes center stage in the River North coffee house's menu offerings.

December 12, 2023

Mel’s Craft BBQ in Park Ridge, hailed as one of finest in Illinois, closes: ‘Inflation hit all of our costs’

The BBQ representing “some of the best barbecue in Illinois” reviewed by the Tribune closed for good on Thursday.

December 11, 2023

Review: The view is great, but Sifr’s grill deserves attention, too

Few of Sifr’s dishes will surprise anyone who has been to a Middle Eastern restaurant in the past 10 years. But the flawless execution might.

December 11, 2023

First Taste: Our food critic visits CosMc’s, a futuristic concept from McDonald’s now open in Bolingbrook

The beverage-focused shop offers a Chai Frappé Burst with popping boba, but a not-so-spicy queso sandwich.

December 11, 2023

Photos: CosMc's opens in Bolingbrook

CosMc’s, a McDonald’s spinoff, opens in suburban Bolingbrook.

December 08, 2023

Eat. Watch. Do. — 2023 top movies and TV, Christkindlmarket guide, plus ‘Boop! The Musical’ review

The Tribune's dining and entertainment coverage this week includes reviews for the Joffrey Ballet's "Nutcracker" and holiday teas in Chicagoland.

December 07, 2023

A steaming kettle awaits you in Chicago at 13 hotels and restaurants with holiday teas

Here are 13 holiday teas in Chicagoland to choose from — just in time for the 12 days of Christmas.

December 07, 2023

America’s Test Kitchen: This weeknight combo is easy, protein-packed and not at all predictable

This meal is economical, nutritious comfort in a bowl.

December 06, 2023

Photos: Vesecky's Bakery in Berwyn closes its doors

The Berwyn mainstay known as Vesecky’s Bakery closes on Dec. 5, 2023, after more than a century of serving up Eastern European baked goods.

December 05, 2023

Berwyn mainstay Vesecky’s Bakery closing after more than a century of serving up Eastern European goods

The bakery's owners said everything was sold out by 9 a.m. Tuesday, its last day open.

December 05, 2023

Guide: Our food critic shares insider tips on all the best food and drink at Christkindlmarket in Chicago

Glühwein, currywurst and rollmops are on the list, plus essential tips for visiting the Christmas market at Daley Plaza

December 05, 2023

Pastries for a purpose: 4 Chicagoland bakeries and cafes supporting the disabled community

Beyond the good they do in raising awareness, these bakeries and cafes provide opportunities for problem-solving and relationship-building.

December 04, 2023

Eat. Watch. Do. — Cookie contest winners, Hanukkah specials and ‘A Christmas Carol’ review

Tribune entertainment and dining coverage includes reviews of "Maestro" and Guinness Open Gate Brewery.

November 30, 2023

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago-style pizza may owe its existence to a bad enchilada

Who introduced pizza to our masses? It's unclear, but Pizzeria Uno could be one of the oldest ones still in operation. December 3 marks 80 years since the restaurant opened.

November 30, 2023

Red Lobster’s popular endless shrimp deal ate into its profits

The Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal has been so popular that it helped cause a drop in third-quarter profit for Red Lobster, which had to raise the price to $25 from $20.

November 30, 2023

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