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Eat. Watch. Do. — Pitchfork guide, ‘Barbenheimer’ reviews, plus 25 Chicago hot dog stands

Read a review for Smoque Steak in Avondale, outdoor theater options for summer and what to do in Mesquite, Texas.

Sweet on Mesquite: Just beyond Dallas, world-class rodeo and barbecue await

Mesquite, Texas, is located just beyond Dallas and is home to a decades-old barbecue joint and the Championship Rodeo.

Progressive aldermen push to boost minimum wages for tipped workers, expand mandated paid leave

Proposal would end lower minimum wage for tipped workers such as servers at restaurants, bartenders and bellhops.

It’s National Hot Dog Day 2023: Here are 25 stands with Chicago dogs in the city, suburbs

Chicago's hot dog stands are beloved institutions that last for decades. Here's are 25 spots with Chicago-style dogs, Polish sausages, house-made fries and more.

America’s Test Kitchen: Red velvet cake in cookie form? Yes, please!

When you want to make a scrumptious dessert for your summer soiree, these stuffed red velvet cookies are the perfect grab-and-go sweet for your guests.

‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark belongs to Taco Bell after Taco John’s gives up fight for phrase

Taco Bell rang up a win Tuesday in its quest to make “Taco Tuesday” free of trademark restrictions, with Taco John’s formally abandoning its decades-old claim to own the phrase amid a challenge from its bigger rival.

Legal Sea Foods to open on river at former site of Dick’s Last Resort

During the pandemic, the seafood company tested out a pickup and delivery location in Chicago from the Smith & Wollensky kitchen in Marina City and found it did “tremendously well,” said Kim Lapine, chief marketing officer for Legal Sea Foods’ parent company, PPX Hospitality Brands.

Review: Smoque Steak, a different kind of steak in Chicago

The owners of Smoque BBQ have opened a different kind of steakhouse in the Avondale neighborhood, and Smoque Steak is drawing crowds.

Entourage urban dining restaurant on Route 59 in Naperville accepting reservations for opening weekend

New Entourage restaurant on Route 59 in Naperville accepting reservations for opening weekend

Got Sriracha? The price for a bottle of Huy Fong’s iconic hot sauce gets spicy with supplies short

Huy Fong Sriracha, which used to go for under $5 or $10 a bottle, is now selling for shocking amounts in some listings posted to sites with vast third-party marketplaces — including Amazon, eBay and Walmart.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Windy City Smokeout, ‘Mission Impossible’ review, plus 5 great sandwiches

This week's entertainment and dining coverage includes a review of "Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake" and a conversation with photographer Patric McCoy.

With chai and nonalcoholic cocktails, Chalo pop-up fosters community for Muslims

The Chalo pop-up launched in Bridgeport at Studio Salam, geared toward creating third spaces for Muslims, women and people of color in Chicago.

America’s Test Kitchen: Make this most of ripe, juicy tomatoes in this delicious dish

If you’re an avid gardener and have been blessed with a bounty of ripe tomatoes, a simple summer salad is a great way to make the most of (and use up) this garden favorite.

5 great sandwiches on Grand Avenue, Chicago’s best Sandwich Row

A stretch of Grand Avenue boasts both classic old-school sub shops and new renditions of Italian subs and creative other sandwiches. Here are our favorites.

Our picks for 44 patios to visit this summer in Chicago, from remote-work-friendly spots to beachside brews

Chicago summers are perfect for patio meals and drinks, and we've got a list tailored to your needs, from dog-friendly spots to breweries and restaurants with outdoor space.

Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘Joy Ride’ review, Chicago’s best hot dogs, plus live music roundup

This week's dining and entertainment coverage includes a review for "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix and a list of our picks for restaurant patios.

Critic feedback: Your best hot dog questions answered

Chicagoans love their hot dogs, which explained why our critic received so many emails and messages about his list of the best locally made hot dogs.

America’s Test Kitchen: This cheesy, smoky plate of nachos will brighten up any cookout

Temps are rising, summer has arrived, and grilling season has begun. That said, taking your chiles outside and cooking them over a foil packet of wood chips gives them a smoky flavor an oven broiler could never deliver!

A beloved Carbondale Dairy Queen closed. But in Lombard, another longtime location might not face the same fate

The Carbondale store’s old-fashioned Dairy Queen sign is already gone, sold to a collector

Rosé fatigue? 5 intriguing bottles that’ll have you swooning this summer

While rosé wine's popularity might have cooled, these bottle picks from Chicago sommeliers will have you swooning all summer.

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