Paige Pritchard

Eight food trucks will be at Daley Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The dream lunch: Doughnuts, spring rolls, guacamole, a barbecue sandwich, and a cupcake.

There are new delis for Wicker Park and the French Market, another project coming from Brendan Sodikoff, good dining deals, and mentions for two Chicago restaurants in Esquire.

Patio parties, chef demonstrations, and fall flavored menus: 6 events to check out in the city this week.

Nouveau Tavern arrives on schedule, but Willow Springs loses a classic. The Four Seasons chef is off to a new project. And it's National Cheese Month—celebrate!

October brings National Taco Day, National Pizza Month, a visit from Brooklyn Brewery, and a fundraiser that sounds delicious.

Stuff your face with new flavors from 4 to 8 p.m. at the bakery's West Loop location.

The Doughnut Vault now has a wheeled companion, Thalia Hall welcomes a beer-centric bar, and The Grid heads upstairs.

The second Craft Spirit Week is here, restaurants are set for Oktoberfest, and a collaboration between OON and Slurping Turtle.

There are new pubs and fast-casual dining spots, a food truck arrives, and we celebrate National Cheeseburger Day.

The Gym Shoe. The Mother-In-Law. Gravy Bread. Strange interpretations of deep dish pizza. Have you tried these signature dishes? Did you even know they exist?