Restaurants, Food and Drink

Chicago may be easing into autumn, but it's already time to launch the Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, which is marking its 40th edition.

Recipe: This 4-ingredient zucchini is my favorite way to eat the summer vegetable

July 29, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Toss it with crispy tofu, make it into a dip for saltine crackers, or even...

July 28, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said the city hopes to find a new operator for...

July 28, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

Northwestern's Ryan Field will allow Evanston-area restaurants to sell food during game days to make...

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As skyrocketing grocery costs and SNAP rollbacks strain families’ budgets, the Greater Chicago Food Depository...

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Ann Sather, the historic Swedish restaurant in Chicago best known for its beloved cinnamon rolls,...

July 29, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

Musicians from around the world travel to Chicago during the summer to play Lollapalooza, Riot...

July 28, 2026 at 4:15 a.m.

This topping can also be served on its own with colorful raw vegetables or your...

July 28, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

It’s hard to overstate just how simple and flavorful Dr Pepper pulled pork is. With...

July 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Across Chicago, the Aperol spritz — a drink most Americans had never heard of 20...

July 27, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

The lemon cake bakes up light and tender while the ricotta layer melts into something...