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Chef Yoshi Katsumura, right, works in his restaurant Yoshi's Cafe in Chicago in 2011.

Yoshi’s Cafe, one of Chicago’s great neighborhood restaurants, to close after 39 years in Lakeview

December 3, 2021 at 7:47 p.m.

Yoshi's Cafe, a beloved restaurant that pioneered the fusion of French and Asian cuisine from the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago for 39 years, will close permanently. "Yoshi's Cafe's last day...

baiduhai 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest winning recipes, (l-r) 3rd place PB Oatmeal Scotchies by Sean Doe-Simkins, 1st place Mint Pistachio Choco-Chunk shortbread cookies by Kathleen Robinson, and 2nd place Venetian Cookies by Annamaria Arena.

Meet the winners of the Tribune’s 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest

March 12, 2024 at 12:08 p.m.

There's something undeniably special about cookies and our time-honored tradition of sharing them, particularly this time of year. Deliciously gift-able and grab-able, they're the perfect holiday dessert. That's part of...

Megan Pietz in her home kitchen Nov. 19, 2020, in Chicago. This is her third year in a row as a cookie contestant. Last year her hot chocolate shortbread made it to the finals.

It’s time to vote for Holiday Cookie Contest finalists. Which recipes do you want us to test?

November 2, 2021 at 11:15 p.m.

A massive "Rice Krispiesmas Tree." Gingerbread snowmen almost too cute to eat. Chocolate chip cookies gloriously enriched by tahini. In all, 35 recipes will compete in the 35th annual Holiday...

Pumpkins sit in a field at Bergtson's Pumpkin Farm. Sunday, September 27th, 2015, in Homer Glen.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Our guide to your best Chicago fall: Autumn leaves, pumpkin patches and the return of ‘Second City’ revues

October 20, 2021 at 1:39 p.m.

This week, we're highlighting all the best fall activities to squeeze in before the first frost. We've mapped out dozens of apple orchards and pumpkin patches within driving distance, plus...

The Bottleworks Hotel is a 139-room boutique hotel occupying the top two floors in the historic former Coca-Cola bottling plant's administration building.

10 last-minute Midwest getaways perfect for fall

October 20, 2021 at 9:58 a.m.

Before nose-nipping temperatures and hazardous snow arrives, vaccinated Chicagoans might be looking to get out of town for the long weekend and take in some outdoor scenery, socially distanced fun...

Wynn Ullman, of Carol Stream, grills bacon as he tailgates on Jan. 6, 2019, before the Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles game outside of Soldier Field in Chicago.

Where to pregame, tailgate around Soldier Field — and what to eat once you’re inside

September 28, 2021 at 9:18 a.m.

Come one, come all, to Soldier Field, where the Chicago Bears will duke it out in another battle for football glory. But for Halas' sake, don't cheer on an empty...

D'Andre Carter, co-owner of Soul and Smoke barbecue in Evanston, removes the last batch of baby back ribs from his smoker, to finish them in a smaller smoker on April 18, 2021.

13 newcomers to the Takeout 100 feature virtual restaurants, some of Chicago’s best barbecue and superb deep-dish pizza

August 4, 2021 at 9:25 a.m.

We don't eat like we used to. And perhaps that's a good thing. If there's any pandemic silver lining we can suss out, it's the explosion of creativity within the...

Rice crepe with deep fried chinese donut at MingHin.

Takeout 100: Chicago’s best restaurants for pickup and delivery right now

August 4, 2021 at 11:38 a.m.

What's for dinner, Chicago? With the return of indoor dining since our Takeout 100 list first debuted in January, enthusiasm for carryout meals could have waned as people flocked to...

The churro s'more from Xurro at Lollapalooza on July 30, 2021.

What to eat at Lollapalooza for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and more dietary needs

July 30, 2021 at 5:47 p.m.

Vegans, rejoice: No longer forced to sustain yourselves with a bruised apple or limp side salad over a taxing music festival weekend, many will find options that are not only...

Pretty Cool Ice Cream's s'more fancy pop.

Welcome to Chicago, Lolla fans: Here are 7 can’t-miss local foods you’ll want to grab at the festival

July 28, 2021 at 9:53 p.m.

Lollapalooza is back. After the pandemic canceled last year's event, thousands are ready to descend on Grant Park from July 29 through Aug. 1. If you're a seasoned festival pro,...

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