Iconic 24-hour fast foot restaurant Jack in the Box opened its first of at least eight new Chicago area stores Monday in suburban Plainfield as the company works to identify "hundreds" franchise and ...

Mahari brings not just the vibrant cuisines of the African diaspora to Chicago, but chefs tracing their cultures and blazing ...

Only restaurants funded by chains and private equity groups are growing in Chicago. For independents, it’s an existential crisis.

The fast-casual restaurant is aiming for Tuscan-retreat energy at affordable prices with its assortment of meat and cheese boards as well as summer-y spritzes.

The former meatpacking city has become a pioneer for fine dining in the US. If you want to try innovative menus worthy of a scene from The Bear, there’s a growing crop of Chicago restaurants ...

This week's Tasting Chicago. Sylvia visits several Chicago restaurants that have some affiliation to the popular Hulu show The Bear.

Sam Toia, President of The Illinois Restaurant Association, joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the impact immigration arrests are having on Chicago's restaurants and bars.

The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards are Monday night at the prestigious Lyric Opera of Chicago. Several local chefs and eateries are hoping to take home awards.

Two Chicago restaurant industry standouts won top honors at the 2025 James Beard Awards hosted tonight at the Lyric Opera House. First up was the West Loop Japanese bar Kumiko, which won in the ...

Five Chicago restaurants and chefs were nominated for 2025 James Beard Awards, including Galit and Kumiko.