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Guzman y Gomez looks to open second Naperville restaurant on Route 59 By Marie Wilson July 21, 2025 at 12:50 p.m. Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen has won the endorsement of the Naperville Planning & Zoning...
Neapolitan-style pizzeria Piccolo Buco to open in Naperville’s Block 59 in August By Carolyn Stein July 21, 2025 at 12:51 p.m. Piccolo Buco is slated to open its second location in late August as part of...
Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza: Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s collab puts poppy seeds in the crust, mustard on top By Zareen Syed July 16, 2025 at 3:18 p.m. The pizza will be available for 30 days (or while supplies last) at Lou Malnati’s...
US imposes 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production By Dee-Ann Durbin July 14, 2025 at 5:24 p.m. The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican...
Restaurant review: Mahari, a neighborhood home with the cuisine of the African diaspora in Hyde Park By Louisa Kung Liu Chu July 14, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. Mahari brings not just the vibrant cuisines of the African diaspora to Chicago, but chefs...
From fast casual to fine dining: 50 years of the American gyro, and a look at the dish’s Chicago history By Charlie Kolodziej July 14, 2025 at 12:07 p.m. Fifty years ago, Grecian Delights and Kronos Foods began mass-producing the world’s first hydraulically pressed...
La Grange Park preparing to welcome new bagel shop to 31st Street By Hank Beckman July 11, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. A La Grange Park resident who has been selling bagels at farmers markets is poised...
Lombard’s booming Yemeni coffee shops underscore demand for ‘third places’ and culturally appropriate nightlife By Zareen Syed July 10, 2025 at 11:54 a.m. These “third places” have become popular hangouts for immigrant and Muslim populations, but they also...
McDonald’s unveils spicy twist with new breakfast menu lineup By Kaylee Remington July 8, 2025 at 1:37 p.m. The spicy sandwiches are only available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide, but McDonald’s did...
As farmers face the effects of climate change, a recipe for an apricot and Rainier cherry crostata By Martin Sorge July 8, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The sweet, mild Rainier cherries balance out the tangy apricots to create an unexpected harmony...