Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: North Pond reflects new confidence and curiosity of chef César Murillo in Chicago

September 16, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

Executive chef César Murillo has perhaps become best known as a contestant on the reality...

September 24, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Without a doubt, a dinner that’s going to check all the boxes when you’re too...

September 16, 2025 at 2:06 p.m.

Two halal eateries recently opened in Skokie and a third is slated to open. Owners...

September 15, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

Tucked a few steps below street level, Geja’s Cafe surrounds guests in cocoon-like intimacy, where...

September 14, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

Two new spots, Ancho & Agave and Tollywood Lounge, are joining south Naperville's dining scene...

September 12, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

The storefront will serve more than 30 signature flavors in addition to custom sundaes, milkshakes,...

September 11, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

The iconic restaurant chain Portillo's has been struggling to recapture its Chicago street-food mojo and...

September 10, 2025 at 7:40 p.m.

Cracker Barrel said it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans.

September 10, 2025 at 5:20 p.m.

Privately owned and operated RaceTrac is expected to close the Potbelly acquisition in the fourth...

September 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A new food truck festival is pulling up in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood, aiming to...