Chef Paul Virant is joining kitchen luminaries who worked at Everest for a tribute to Chef Jean Joho and his iconic Chicago restaurant.
Chef alumni of Everest to gather in Western Springs for ‘love letter’ to Jean Joho
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New Lenox smokehouse closes after more than two years, owners ‘devastated’
Owners, Joe and Tonya Regiro announced on Facebook they were closing Bourbons Smokehouse in New Lenox after more than two years.
McDonald’s E. coli case count rises as federal officials inspect an onion grower
The Food and Drug Administration said 90 people across 13 states have fallen ill in the outbreak, up from 75 at the end of last week. The number of people hospitalized increased by five, to 27 people. One death has been tied to the outbreak.
Voting is over! Here are the 13 finalists for the Tribune’s 2024 Holiday Cookie Contest
Voting has ended; here are the 12 recipes that received the most votes, plus this year’s “Joe Gray Save.”
Finalists announced for the 2025 Jean Banchet Awards, with a brand-new pizza category
Finalists in 13 categories for the coveted Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were announced Monday, including a new, deliciously divisive category of pizza.
Story of Naperville’s Little Pops NY Pizzeria continues in sequel documentary ‘NY Pizza Dreams II’
The story behind behind Naperville’s Little Pops NY Pizzeria expansion into Aurora and Lisle is told in a sequel to the documentary film “NY Pizza Dreams.”
Denny’s says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025
Denny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales.
Just a few days left to vote in the Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest
This year, 35 recipes are fighting to secure enough votes to be in the top 12 and get one step closer to winning one of three cash prizes.
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria, according to the manufacturer.
Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
U.S. convenience stores are offering consumers more and better — though not necessarily healthier — food choices.