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Check out Moonlighter, your new relaxed night out

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Scofflaw makes a mean, sophisticated cocktail. Heavy Feather is a relaxed 1970s time warp. Slippery Slope is a blurry night out. With all these personalities represented, where does Scofflaw Group...

A number of local restaurants, like River North's Boarding House, are rallying to raise funds for people affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and fires in northern California.

Chicago restaurant community comes together to help hurricane- and fire-affected regions

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

The hurricanes and fires that tore through parts of the country over the past few months are not in the news as much, yet they left thousands of people without...

Cosmo Goss, pictured in 2012, had been planning to leave One Off Hospitality Group for a new restaurant, Pacific Standard Time, a deal now under review.

Publican chef Cosmo Goss fired over ‘inappropriate’ photo incident

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Cosmo Goss, executive chef of five Publican-branded businesses, has been fired by parent company One Off Hospitality, months after an incident “that violated a staff member’s privacy and respect,” according...

Ramen Takeya devotes an entire section of its menu to "otsumami" or drinking foods — nestled among them the Japanese street snack takoyaki. The ball-shaped snacks are made with a batter that crisps up into a golden shell while remaining creamy and soft inside. Hidden away are Chiclet-size pieces of octopus, tiny surprises in the center of each ball. Six balls are served in a red and white paper boats and drizzled with sweet and salty Japanese barbecue sauce, creamy mayo, aonori (dried seaweed) and fishy-but-in-a-good-way bonito flakes (cured fish shavings). Between the crispy-meets-creamy texture and the sweet-meets-salty flavors, it's easy to see how a refreshing beer (or soda, for non-drinkers) would pair nicely. $6. 819 W. Fulton Market, 312-666-7710, <a href="http://www.ramentakeya.com/">ramentakeya.com</a> — Grace Wong

5 things to eat, drink and do this weekend

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Chicago's hospitality community is banding together this weekend behind two relief causes. From raising money to help a beleaguered Puerto Rico to supporting first responders in Northern California, this is...

We Tried It: Pumpkin spice pizza is a thing, apparently

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

"This is ... what I believe to be the greatest threat to the United States in present day," said Jimmy Kimmel on his show last week. "The pumpkin spicing of...

Love the Cubs but hate the Wrigleyville scene? Watch playoffs at these spots

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Sometimes showing support for the Cubs means screaming your face off in a crowded Wrigleyville bar, but we've all had those nights where we want to wear our blue shirts...

Wrigleyville bars: Guide to 48 spots around the ballpark

April 5, 2021 at 10:49 a.m.

Wrigleyville is a whirl of intensity when the Cubs are playing, a crazy quilt of offerings that is amplified during the postseason. How to navigate the mishmash of bars before,...

How will the Northern California fires affect the wine? Industry putting people first.

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

As of Friday morning, the death toll from the devastating wildfires tearing through Northern California had climbed to 31 people, with hundreds still missing. Crews are only now starting to...

Oyster Fest wraps up this weekend with big bash

May 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Now in its 29th year, Oyster Fest at Shaw's Crab House has become a must-do event as summer gives way to fall. With all-day happy hour specials, 50-cent oysters announced...

Where can you get abalone? Well, Dirk Fucik of Dirk's Fish has a suggestion for a substitute. (But not the redfish he's holding.)

What are your burning questions about Chicago dining? You asked, we answered

July 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Food & Dining team inboxes are flooded daily with questions from readers seeking their next great bite, often centered on dining options in Chicago and the surrounding 'burbs. "What's the...

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