Tilly’s Bagel Shop opening storefront, expanding its lineup of some of Chicago’s best bagelsA virtual bagel project that started during the pandemic is finally getting a bricks-and-mortar location. August 03, 2023
America’s Test Kitchen: This dish mixes Greek flavors with southern hospitalityThis flavorful Greek chicken, recreated for the home cook, is tender and juicy, marinated in a blend of olive oil, herbs and lemon, and roasted to perfection. August 02, 2023
Loba Pastry + Coffee’s comeback, plus 13 notable restaurant openings and closingsThis summer's new restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs include Loba Pastry + Coffee's new location, Estación and Kashmir. August 01, 2023
Review: The view from Miru is perfectly luxurious — and sometimes, so is the foodMiru, the new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in the St. Regis hotel, offers views and luxury, if you know where to look. July 31, 2023
Photos: Miru at the St. Regis in ChicagoMiru, a new Japanese inspired restaurant, opened just two months ago along with the St. Regis luxury hotel in Chicago where it’s housed. It's perched on the 11th floor of the newest undulating Jeanne Gang tower in the Lakeview East neighborhood. July 31, 2023
Made-to-order doughnut shop — Duck Donuts — now open for business in NapervilleDuck Donuts, a franchise chain known for its made-to-order fare, has opened its first store in Naperville. July 30, 2023
Riding the ‘Barbie wave’: Chicago moviegoers and businesses alike celebrate the movieFans are flocking to Chicago’s theaters to see the summer blockbuster — and businesses have also capitalized on the phenomenon. July 28, 2023
Which Chicago bars sell the most Malört? Top spots spill secrets on slinging that ‘taste from home’The Chicago bars that go through the most bottles of Malört each year share what makes the drink so loved and so hated. July 28, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — Čálli review, RAGBRAI bike ride turns 50, plus beer tasting Mike Royko-styleRead a review for "No Man's Land" at Steppenwolf Theatre, where to find sensory-friendly dining and a new pie shop in Avalon Park. July 27, 2023
Former teacher teams with Sauk Village church in Victory Garden effort to connect people and healthy food Just Roots Chicago, which operates the It Takes a Village Community Farm in Sauk Village and the Saint James Community Farm on Chicago’s South Side as way to expand access to local, sustainably grown food. July 27, 2023
Justice of the Pies finds its home in Avalon Park as homage to chef’s parentsAt Justice of the Pies, chef Maya-Camille Broussard also features savory options and a retail corner for Black-owned brands. July 27, 2023
Skittles releases new mustard-flavored candySkittles announced its newest candy flavor is mustard, as part of a partnership with French’s. July 26, 2023
America’s Test Kitchen: Creamy and undeniably meaty, this pasta is sure to be a crowd-pleaserPasta alla zozzona is a fusion of two Roman classics, Amatriciana and carbonara, with pork sausage and onions added in to send the pasta over the top. July 26, 2023
John Manion to bring Brazilian-influenced Brasero to West TownIt wouldn’t be a Manion-helmed restaurant without a wood-fueled grill, and Brasero will have a huge one. July 25, 2023
Chicago’s Funkytown Brewery wins coveted chance to collab with Sam AdamsThe Black-owned brewery went up against five beer makers in a Samuel Adams competition and took home the grand prize. July 25, 2023
Return with us, and Mike Royko, to beer-tasting days of old“Royko’s Beer Test 50th” will feature the tasting and rating of 11 lagers, local and national, by experts from the city’s lively craft-brewing community. July 25, 2023
Review: Čálli shows flickers of passion, but needs more focusČálli is a good restaurant in Chicago, featuring well-tested recipes from the talented Jonathan Zaragoza. But as it stands, it feels like no one is home. July 24, 2023
Landmarks: ‘Oldest standing brewery in Illinois’ built around water bubbling from deep undergroundAndy Howell, a founder of Thornton Distilling Co., says an underground mineral spring near Thorn Creek is a source of clean, cold mineral water that attracted immigrants who brewed beer. July 22, 2023
Sensory-friendly hours launch at Prairie Grass Cafe for diners with autism, sensory disorders: ‘If they feel heard, that’s half the battle’In Northbrook, Prairie Grass Cafe will launch dining hours meant to offer an inclusive space for customers with autism or different abilities. July 21, 2023