Lisa Arnett

Thanks to the popularity of cupcake shops, you can buy a hand-held sweet treat in any number of neighborhoods. But now, you'll be able to grab one at any hour...

** (out of 4) "Step Up Revolution" starts with the same romantic set-up as the original "Step Up," starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan: Rough dude from the 'hood meets...

UPDATE: On Wednesday, the City Council passed a Chicago ordinance that would allow cooks to prepare fresh meals from food trucks, but also restrict the areas in which they're allowed...

UPDATE: On Wednesday, the City Council passed a Chicago ordinance that would allow cooks to prepare fresh meals from food trucks, but also restrict the areas in which they're allowed...

In 2006, "Step Up" didn't just jumpstart the career of Channing Tatum (who's having a banner year with"The Vow," "21 Jump Street" and "Magic Mike") and introduce him to his...

Mini-review: City Tavern1416 S. Michigan Ave. 312-663-1278Rating: !!! (out of 4) Off to a good start The backstory: When chef Kendal Duque cooked up the opening menu at Sepia in...

Mini-review: Grass Fed1721 N. Damen Ave. 773-698-8852Rating: !!! 1/2 (out of 4) Heating up The scene: Chicago has a trillion steakhouses, and not a whole lot setting them apart. But...

All around Chicago, restaurants and bars are in a constant cycle of opening and closing. As the lights go out at a kitchen in Andersonville, a new tavern is putting...

Giuliana and Bill Rancic are on a roll when it comes to restaurants. Chicago's much-adored reality TV couple paired with chef Doug Psaltis (who puts the "P" in "RPM") and...

Scott Weiner and Greg Mohr, the owners of Wicker Park sports bar The Fifty/50, are opening an indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant called Homestead in mid-July on West Chicago Avenue. Here's the...