The hunt for the bean pie street sellers of legend, and how this dessert is a symbol of liberation for many Black Muslims
For many, bean pie is a symbol of Black pride and healthy eating. The dessert has strong roots in Chicago.
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Favorite foods from 2024: The most memorable dishes and drinks we enjoyed across Chicago
As we ring in 2025, the writers and editors of the Tribune food section have looked back at all the delicious dishes and drinks we had in 2024.
Judge dismisses most of woman’s claims against Hubbard Inn in lawsuit involving viral TikTok
A judge has dismissed all but one claim filed against Hubbard Inn by Julia Reel, who had posted a video alleging restaurant staff injured her in March.
9 Chicago stores with gifts for every kind of cooking enthusiast
In-person shopping may be a lost art, but Chicago is full of well-curated stores for home cooking enthusiasts.
Photos: Chicago’s 2024 Michelin star winners
The Michelin Guide ceremony in New York City on Dec. 9, 2024, saw Chicago add one Michelin starred restaurant to its repertoire. Uptown’s Cariño earned a single star within a...
Michelin announces 2024 awards and Chicago has a new one-star restaurant
The Michelin Guide ceremony in New York City on Monday saw Chicago add one Michelin starred restaurant to its repertoire.
New takes on oatmeal chocolate chip, thumbprint and snickerdoodle cookies win 2024 Holiday Cookie Contest
This year marks the 38th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, a holiday tradition that has seen hundreds of recipes submitted over the years and a variety of judges to help...
Restaurant closures: Oooh Wee! It Is!, Revolution Brewery Brewpub, Taquería Chingón to shut down
We are losing more than pot roast cupcakes, bacon fat popcorn and duck carnitas tacos with the closure of three notable restaurants in Chicago.
Mithai on Devon, cakes on Roosevelt: How Chicago and Lombard offer different takes on South Asian sweets
There was once a time when a stretch of Devon Avenue was the only place in Chicago to go for South Asian foods and groceries. Now, a stretch of Roosevelt...
Pizza roundup: Lynn’s Chicago Pizza and Novel Pizza Cafe reviews
In honor of National Pizza Month, we take a look at two new pizza restaurants: Lynn's Chicago Pizza and Novel Pizza Cafe.