Beloved Logan Square barbecue restaurant Fat Willy’s closing
The North Side is losing another barbecue spot after Fat Willy's Rib Shack announced Thursday evening that it will close at the end of the month. The Logan Square restaurant...
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Six Chicago pizzerias make Daily Meal’s list of the 101 best pizzas in America — including Pequod’s at No. 2
As with any "best of" lists, arguments are bound to ensue from the rankings and "The 101 Best Pizzas in America" list for 2020 is sure to do the same....
From 79,000 jobs lost to 48,000 cups of milk tea delivered, the numbers show coronavirus pandemic has affected Chicago dining six months in
Six months ago Wednesday at 9 p.m., all Illinois restaurants and bars were shut down for on-premise dining or drinking. Since then, a gradual reopening has allowed some business to...
Stefani group drops request for court order to stop Navy Pier from evicting Riva and The Crystal Gardens after access to properties restored
After Navy Pier sought to remove two Stefani businesses from the lakefront property, the Stefani group pushed back by seeking a court order to stop the eviction. As of Wednesday...
School buses, shipping containers and car hops: Winter Design Challenge nets more than 600 entries to extend outdoor dining in Chicago
After submissions for the Winter Design Challenge closed on Labor Day, Samir Mayekar, deputy mayor for Neighborhood & Economic Development, found himself surprised by the sheer volume of entries. More...
We tried Travis Scott’s meal collaboration with McDonald’s. The verdict? It’s an improvement in every way.
In another instance of "Celebrities! They're just like us!," rapper Travis Scott and his record label, Cactus Jack, have partnered with McDonald's to create the Travis Scott Meal, the first...
Acclaimed Italian-influenced Korean restaurant Passerotto closing, in part due to the coronavirus
When chef Jennifer Kim opened Passerotto in 2018, she described her restaurant as an ode to growing up Korean American and training in Italian kitchens. That love letter resonated with...
Commentary: ‘Mulan’ remake a twisted reflection of the animated version, upending a rare positive portrayal for Chinese Americans like me
After embracing the nuanced storytelling of "Crazy Rich Asians" and "The Farewell," Asian Americans have celebrated Hollywood's increasing representation of their historically overlooked community. But the newly released, live-action "Mulan"...
Chicago closes 4 more restaurants and bars for COVID-19 guideline violations
Five businesses were temporarily closed this weekend for violating COVID-19 reopening guidelines. Among them were four food and beverage establishments. J & L Lounge (3402 N. Cicero Ave.), a bar...
Beloved Goddess and Grocer chef Jill Dedinsky dies at 49: ‘Her food was filled with her love’
After Jill Dedinsky returned to Chicago from dropping her son off at Jacksonville University in Florida, she texted her close friend and longtime colleague, restaurateur Ina Pinkney. She told Pinkney...