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Naperville’s Matrix chef challenged to use beef intestine and camel meat on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Crispy barbeque beef intestine and chicory salad, followed by ground camel and venison bolognese with Israeli couscous and fennel. That’s what was on the menu this week for Naperville chef Alonso Beckford as he competed on an episode of “Chopped.”
Steep Ravine, formerly Ravinia Brewing, joins forces with Moor’s to launch Logan Square taproom/sports bar
Diversey House, which bills itself as an experiential sports bar and brewery, will feature on-site offerings from both Steep Ravine and Moor’s and a new menu from celebrity chef and partner Marc Anthony Bynum.
Pop and candy shop in St. Charles offers sugar rush of nostalgia
Featuring a wide range of specialty candy and soda pop, Rocket Fizz in St. Charles offers up a sugar rush and a bit of nostalgia as well, its fans say.
Return to Taipei: A mom-and-daughter trip to Taiwan’s relaxed capital city highlights its creature comforts
In Taiwan’s relaxed capital, it’s easy to pamper yourself, especially with culinary delights at dessert shops, night markets or even a Michelin-star spot.
2024 Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to nominate your favorite food spots from across Chicagoland
Nominations are open for the 2024 Readers’ Choice Food awards, where we give you the chance to weigh in on the best food from last year.
Starbucks reverses policy on non-paying customers using bathrooms
Starbucks has a new code of conduct as part of its plan to make stores more welcoming and win back consumers, the company said.
La Grange Park’s Happier Now anniversary highlights 31st Street efforts
La Grange Park’s 31st Street is closer to being a restaurant destination thanks to Happier Now Cafe and Market’s first anniversary.
McDonald’s sued over Hispanic scholarship program one week after rolling back some diversity goals
The complaint against McDonald’s, which is based in Chicago, alleges the decades-old HACER scholarship program, which the fast food giant says has awarded $33 million in college scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students to date, violates federal law because students who are not Hispanic or Latino are not eligible to apply.
Reviews: Perilla Steakhouse, Sando Street and Santa Masa Tamaleria
As we dive into 2025, the Tribune food team offers looks at three notable restaurants that opened in 2024.