Here are the winners of the 2025 James Beard Awards in Chicago – NBC Chicago
The James Beard Awards were held at the Lyric Opera of Chicago Monday, with restauranters, chefs and featured…
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Fast-casual food places conquering Midtown as workers return to office
Fast-casual food spots are fast conquering Midtown to fill long-empty storefronts — buoyed by more office workers returning…
Restaurant charges $17 fee for customers who commit this common dining practice: ‘Going a bit far’
People are expressing “reservations” about this new policy. A French restaurateur has been ripped online after announcing a…
Sweetest National Doughnut Day offers – NBC Chicago
Much like cookies and ice cream, the doughnut is a sweet treat that certainly deserves its icon status,…
McDonald’s is making a big change to its US operating hours
The Golden Arches will be aglow a little later in some US markets. A “vast majority” of McDonald’s…
Texas man sues Whataburger for nearly $1 million because restaurant didn’t hold the onions, he says – NBC Chicago
A Texas man is suing Whataburger alleging that when he requested no onions with his meal, he got…
Public health alert issued for chicken and bacon ranch wraps over listeria concerns
A public health alert has been issued for some ready-to-eat wraps amid concerns that the products may be…
America’s favorite beers revealed — see which is most popular in your state
America loves beer. From IPAs to lagers, America’s preference for beer varies across regions and states, though one…
McDonald’s teases release date for return of Snack Wraps – NBC Chicago
McDonald’s is bringing back a once-popular menu item this year, and fans got a glimpse at when they…
2025 James Beard Finalists include Kumiko, Galit in Chicago – NBC Chicago
The nominations the restaurant industry’s prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards are out, and five Chicago spots have made…
Food workers roasted for confessing ‘s–tty’ ways they ripped off employers — including pocketing cash and entering ghost orders
You’re fired. Most people think the worst that restaurant workers will do while on the job is maybe…
Full list of bakeries, grocery stores – NBC Chicago
Some people know it by Fat Tuesday. For others, it’s Paczki Day, a whole day devoted to a…
Popular artificial sweetener can raise risk of heart attack, stroke
Not all artificial sweeteners are created equal. A new study out of Sweden reports that one of the…
Influencer lost 30 lbs. on diet of butter, meat, ‘golden jello’
She’s tooting her own horn. A vegan turned carnivore is crowing that her “high-fat” diet caused her to…
The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky highlights lasagna – NBC Chicago
In the middle of winter, there are several dishes we love to dive into to conjure up warmth.…