After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Tribune food team has selected five finalists in each category, but the rest is up to you.
Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote for your favorite Chicagoland restaurants, bars and more
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James Beard Awards 2025: 22 Chicago chefs, restaurants and bars make semifinalist list
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and Chicago saw 22 restaurants, chefs and bars make the cut.
Hard Rock Cafe will close in River North
The tourist destination has been in business for almost four decades.
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Just a few days remain to nominate your favorite restaurants, bars and more in our Readers’ Choice Food Awards.
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.