Lindsey Compton

Garrett Popcorn to fill air with caramel popcorn smell at Mag Mile festival

June 16, 2018 at 4:23 p.m.

While at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday, if you feel inclined to purchase a bag of Garrett Popcorn, know it's because the scent reeled you in. The popular...

Restaurant openings: Hearth, Coconutz Chicago, Arlen’s Chicken and more

June 16, 2018 at 4:43 p.m.

Hearth Opening Nov. 17 inside The Homestead Hotel in Evanston, Hearth will offer American fare with a global influence. The menu features small plates, entree-size portions, sides, desserts, cocktails and...

Weekend events: Marinarathon gets saucy, a farmers market does brunch

June 16, 2018 at 4:49 p.m.

This weekend, find Chicago's best marinara sauce and hit up a farmers market turned brunch party: DO MORE! Now this is our kind of marathon: Marinarathon, a red-sauce faceoff, debuts...

The rainbow roll is a favorite dish at Sunda, which is offering a 50 percent food discount to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day.

Free breakfast, $2 whiskey: Veterans Day restaurant specials

June 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

To help honor our nation's military personnel, on Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11), a number of local restaurants are offering food and drink specials to veterans and active-duty military personnel:...

If you don't feel like baking a pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving season, consider ordering one from a trusted bakery.

8 bakeries where you can order Thanksgiving pie ahead

June 16, 2018 at 5:17 p.m.

Let's face it: You can't have a Thanksgiving meal without a slice of pumpkin pie — or, OK, your favorite holiday pie — to end the celebration. But, between roasting...

Restaurant openings: Il Tartufo, Doodle’s Doughnuts, Happy Camper Chicago

June 16, 2018 at 4:59 p.m.

Il Tartufo: Fans of Eataly Chicago may have another reason to visit: Il Tartufo, a pop-up truffle restaurant, opens in the complex Nov. 6. Tartufo ("truffle" in Italian) will offer...

If you're not ready to prepare a turkey this year, check out these restaurants where you can dine out for the holiday, or pick up a turkey and the sides for serving at home.

Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner around Chicago: Comprehensive guide

June 16, 2018 at 5:50 p.m.

Eating out on Thanksgiving Day instead of cooking at home? You'll want to make a reservation, and you'll want to act quickly. Restaurants are already taking bookings. Here a round-up...

As outdoor farmers markets close, look for pumpkins and other seasonal produce at indoor markets in your area.

Winter farmers market guide for Chicago and suburbs

June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

As the outdoor farmers market season ends in Chicago and the suburbs, the winter market season opens. You can still buy the seasonal vegetables you love, plus eggs, breads, pickled...

Restaurant openings: ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Naansense, Caffe Umbria

June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen Waiting to try ShopHouse? Well, your wait isn't over, but dates have been set for the two locations of the Southeast Asian fast-casual chain in the...

Your Halloween guide: Where to scare up great food, drinks, parties

June 16, 2018 at 6:45 p.m.

Looking for a place to celebrate Halloween this week? Get yourself dressed up in costume (or not, you decide), and head out to one of these spots in and around...

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