Here’s what to know about the true history of the Pop-Tart — and what the movie “Unfrosted” gets right and wrong.
What to know about ‘Unfrosted’ and the real history of Pop-Tarts
Category: Restaurants, Food and Drink
Hiking for hops: Chicago couple’s new book uses nature and beer to explore the city
The ultimate takeaway, for the authors, was that just like a park or nature preserve, a brewery or pub can be the center of a community as well.
You may not be able to escape cicadas — but you can eat them
Consider sampling what could be the hyper-local food of the future, soon to be crawling up a tree near you.
New Wrigleyville Billy Goat Tavern promises cheezborgers but no Cubs curse
The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the end of this month.
Indianapolis 500 is a bucket-list experience, even for those who aren’t racing fans
The Memorial Day weekend race also offers an opportunity to visit the city’s many military monuments and other attractions.
75 Mother’s Day specials in Chicago and the suburbs, from decadent buffets to afternoon teas
Your mom may say all she needs this Mother’s Day is to know you’re thinking about her and that you’re doing well, but she’d probably appreciate being taken out to brunch too.
Uber and Instacart team up on restaurant deliveries, challenging DoorDash
Instacart is partnering with Uber Technologies Inc. to offer restaurant delivery through the Instacart app — taking on the top US food delivery app, DoorDash Inc.
Chicago Gourmet announces 2024 dates and a glitzy new theme, with chefs including Sujan Sarkar and Jenner Tomaska
The upscale food festival Chicago Gourmet returns to Millennium Park September 26-29 with an equally upscale theme: “Fashion, Plated.”
At U. of C. encampment, Jewish organizers explain significance of their anti-Zionist Shabbat service
Jewish anti-Zionist protesters at the University of Chicago have used food, ritual and community in the encampment as one of many ways to express their views.
Swadesi Cafe offers Chicago a Western coffee shop experience that’s distinctly Indian
Swadesi Cafe in the West Loop offers customers the sense of sipping chai at home but with a modern menu that beautifully marries French and Indian culinary styles.