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Claudio Velez, in wheelchair, is applauded by hospital staff as he leaves Rush University Medical Center in Chicago Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, after being treated for COVID-19.

‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez released from hospital

October 1, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Claudio Velez, co-owner of the Tamale Guy Chicago restaurant, was released from the hospital Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, after being treated for the coronavirus. The restaurant, which had been shut...

The Lou at Lou Malnati's is a three-cheese pie with rich mozzarella, Romano and cheddar and comes a garlic version of the restaurant's signature Buttercrust.

Chicago’s best pizzas — 27 pies across all styles

August 27, 2020 at 10:40 p.m.

This list was originally published in September 2016. It has been updated to this easier-to-read format; restaurants that have since closed have been removed. Check availability, whether the restaurant is...

Where to treat dad to dinner for Father’s Day, whether you’re taking him out or ordering in

June 18, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.

With the gradual reopening of dining in Chicago and suburban restaurants, you actually can choose to take dad out on Father's Day this Sunday. Lots of Chicago and suburban restaurants...

Megan Canty demonstrates how employees at Chicago Board Game Cafe use a sanitizing tray for their shoes once they enter the restaurant.

Chicago releases rules for restaurants to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic — but no date yet

May 27, 2020 at 12:34 a.m.

The city of Chicago Tuesday released details that restaurants will need to follow to be permitted to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not expound on...

Where to order grilling kits and takeout meals from Chicago restaurants for Memorial Day weekend

May 23, 2020 at 3:04 p.m.

Grilling kits are the hot item restaurants are offering to ease your Memorial Day weekend cooking. Packaged, and in some cases preseasoned, with the steaks, burgers, sausage or chicken you'll...

Cheese quesadillas are a favorite of children for the simplicity and lack of yucky things — and parents for the ease of preparation. But you can fill them with about anything for a grown-up dinner. These boast grilled onions and asparagus. <a href="https://bancodeprofissionais.com/dining/sc-food-cheese-dishes-kids-love-brownson-0419-story.html">For the recipe, click here. </a>

11 vegetarian recipes to try during the meat shortage

March 12, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

With some supermarkets in the area limiting the amount of beef, poultry and pork a customer may purchase, some shoppers may come up short. Which means it's a great time...

The charred pepperoni pizza at Pizzeria Portofino.

You voted for your favorite Chicago restaurants. Now meet the winners of our Readers’ Choice Dining Awards.

April 29, 2020 at 4:43 p.m.

We are thrilled today to announce the winners of the Chicago Tribune's annual Readers' Choice Dining Awards. Wait. What? The Tribune is announcing Dining Awards winners when restaurants are closed?...

Why we’re delaying the announcement of the Readers’ Choice Dining Awards winners

April 1, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.

When we opened voting for our annual Readers' Choice Dining Awards back on March 4, few could have predicted that the rapid spread of COVID-19 would close dine-in service at...

Vote on your favorite brunch spot, choosing from among these five: Peach's, clockwise from upper left, M Henry, Batter & Berries, Lula Cafe and D Cuisine.

You be the critic: Vote in our Readers’ Choice Dining Awards

March 6, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.

At Food & Dining, we're in the business of helping you navigate Chicago's best food and drink. But maybe you read our picks and sometimes think, "What do they know?"...

Craving: Munchies — Chicago’s most indulgent bites to satisfy the hunger, whether marijuana-induced or not

January 31, 2020 at 5:41 p.m.

Munchies make the ultimate "Craving" topic. The word itself means you're craving something, as well as describing what you eat to satisfy that craving. With the legalization of recreational marijuana...

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