Lindsey Compton

Restaurant openings: Stan’s Donuts, Jackson Avenue Pub, 800 Degrees pizza

June 16, 2018 at 7:32 p.m.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee Labriola Baking Co. owner Rich Labriola has expanded his mission to bring the classic donuts of the 50-year-old California donut shop to the Midwest. The latest...

A beer cocktail is a nice change from a traditional pint.

Cubs fans: Skip the light beer, grab a beer cocktail instead

June 16, 2018 at 7:12 p.m.

Tired of drinking Miller Lite during the Cubs playoffs? Try a beer cocktail instead — either at one of these Chicago bars, or at your watch party by whipping up...

26.2 restaurants with Chicago Marathon deals

June 16, 2018 at 8:15 p.m.

Another year, another Chicago Marathon, another slew of marathon-related restaurant specials. Whether you want to fuel up on carbs, recover with more carbs or sleep in before treating your crazy...

We find Starbucks’ Toasted Graham Latte in downtown Chicago

August 21, 2019 at 10:54 p.m.

No longer an avid follower of Starbucks, I was late to hearing about the Toasted Graham Latte, which was unveiled in late September. Reportedly, the new drink has not been...

Goat liver mousse at Girl & the Goat comes with pickled vegetables, jam and fluffy crumpets.

Eat goat, kill the Cubs curse? 20 restaurants serving goat dishes

May 2, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

The Cubs are in the playoffs! To celebrate, we published three goat recipes to whip up at your watch party — a new way of killing the team's fabled Billy...

To do this weekend: Bacon and beer at Soldier Field, free tacos in Lincoln Square

June 16, 2018 at 7:45 p.m.

Top chefs serve their best dishes to raise money for food education at CPS, Soldier Field hosts a bacon and beer festival, and Taco in a Bag dishes out free...

The Gower Middle School band performs during a celebration to dedicate the renovated bridge on County Line Road.

Burr Ridge celebrates County Line Road bridge

May 22, 2019 at 10:12 p.m.

Despite the chilly weather, the village of Burr Ridge continued with its rededication ceremony Saturday for the County Line Road Bridge at the Loyola Healthcare Center. Mayor Mickey Straub began...

Restaurant openings: Earls Kitchen & Bar, Doughocracy Pizza and more

June 16, 2018 at 8:12 p.m.

Earls Kitchen & Bar Recently strutting its stuff at the Food & Wine Festival and Chicago Gourmet, Earls Kitchen & Bar, an upscale-casual eatery with more than 65 restaurants under...

To do this weekend: Apple Fest, chili cook-off

June 16, 2018 at 8:17 p.m.

Start October off right with a chili cook-off and apple festival during the weekend of Oct. 2-4, 2015: DO MORE! Get your appetites ready. First, hit the 28th annual Apple...

Where to eat and drink in October to support breast cancer awareness

June 16, 2018 at 8:12 p.m.

Every day is a day for breast cancer awareness (and awareness of all worthy causes), but for many, the month of October is about raising additional funds for support and...

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