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McDonald's, the world's largest burger chain, and its fast-food brethren have made commitments to remove antibiotics from chicken.

Restaurants make gains in antibiotic-free chicken, but not on beef, pork

June 2, 2018 at 6:54 a.m.

The number of quick-service restaurants vowing to serve antibiotic-free chicken has gone up since last year, but they've struggled to take the same step with beef and pork, a coalition...

Chefs David and Anna Posey at Elske. He is the onetime chef de cuisine at Blackbird, while she worked at Blackbird, Everest and The Publican.

No reservations: Why Chicago’s Restaurant City of the Year win could have a big impact on business

June 2, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.

Chicagoans already know their city has a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing restaurant scene. But what will it mean now that the rest of the country knows it too? If...

McDonald’s to introduce McCafe coffee drinks in retail stores

June 2, 2018 at 3:14 p.m.

McDonald's said on Wednesday it will roll out coffee drinks in retail stores early next year, part of a plan to increase awareness of its McCafe line of frappes, lattes...

Andrew Kaplan gets an ice cream order from Alex Marvin, right, at the walk-up window Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at Duck Duck Ta Go in the West Loop.

With carryout and delivery on the rise, restaurants are getting redesigned

June 2, 2018 at 5:38 p.m.

As restaurant delivery goes up, more drywall is coming down. The rise in food delivery and digital ordering in recent years has meant restaurant owners have had to learn quickly...

McDonald’s deal with French tech firm to boost digital strategy could bring 600 jobs

June 2, 2018 at 6:14 p.m.

McDonald's has inked a multiyear deal with French technology consulting company Capgemini Group to speed up its digital innovation and improve customer experience. The deal also will bring as many...

Buona Beef settles labor dispute that led to protest, battery charges

June 2, 2018 at 7:38 p.m.

Representatives from Buona Beef said Friday they have settled a two-week-long labor dispute by agreeing to use union contractors and workers on future construction projects. "We respect union workers and...

Gloria Jean Kvetko in front of the Gloria Jean's Coffees kiosk inside the Stratford Square Mall on Feb. 3, 2017, in Bloomingdale. (Kamil Krzaczynski/for the baiduhai)

Gloria Jean’s, coffee shop born in Chicago, set to expand its reach

June 2, 2018 at 8:26 p.m.

Gloria Jean's Coffees is ready to focus again on its home base of Chicago after a trip around the world. The coffee retailer founded by Gloria Jean Kvetko and her...

McDonald's says it aims to serve up more antibiotic-free meat at its restaurants around the world.

McDonald’s vows to serve more antibiotic-free meat, targeting beef and pork

June 2, 2018 at 9:05 p.m.

McDonald's said Wednesday it aims to serve up more antibiotic-free meat at its restaurants around the world. The world's largest burger chain said it will work toward limiting the use...

An outdoor bocce court at Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling & Bocce in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The business plans to open new locations across the country.

Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling and Bocce plans fast and widespread expansion

June 2, 2018 at 8:34 p.m.

Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling and Bocce has its sights set on expansion beyond its home base in Chicago, hoping to capitalize on a growing trend that combines dining out with an...

The partnership with GrubHub will allow guests at Hyatt Centric hotels to try a variety of local cuisine.

Portillo’s delivered to your hotel room? It’s here, with Hyatt-GrubHub deal

June 2, 2018 at 9:08 p.m.

Hyatt and GrubHub said Tuesday they have expanded a partnership that allows a hand-picked collection of restaurants to deliver room service to visitors at Hyatt Centric hotels, Hyatt's brand geared...

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