Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Gale Street Inn, known for ‘the best ribs in the city of Chicago,’ abruptly closes

June 23, 2025 at 8:56 a.m.

Gale Street Inn, a Jefferson Park neighborhood staple in operation since 1963, announced that it...

June 20, 2025 at 7:17 a.m.

Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don't support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal...

June 23, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

The JH Hospitality group opened Touche French Creole in April at 6 N. River St.,...

June 20, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

In Chicago, small-batch makers are producing some of my favorite sauces right now — I...

June 17, 2025 at 8:20 p.m.

Anne Burrell, the Food Network star best known for hosting the channel’s hit show “Worst...

June 17, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.

The opening of The Purple Pig restaurant in Oakbrook Center will be a homecoming for...

June 17, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.

Photos from the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards at the Lyric Opera House...

June 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

LGBTQ-owned businesses in Chicago are celebrating Pride Month in style with eye-catching specials including cakes,...

June 17, 2025 at 8:36 p.m.

Chicago added two new James Beard award winners to its list of more than 50...

June 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Plus Fire, the open flame-driven restaurant by The Alinea Group and chef Grant Achatz, will...