Less than 10 votes separate first and second place in multiple categories, so every single vote counts.
Just a few days remain to vote for your favorite restaurants in the Readers’ Choice Food Awards
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Clarendon Hills looking to shelve COVID-era barriers for outdoor dining
Clarendon Hills officials are continuing to move forward plans to improve the outdoor dining environment in the village’s downtown.
Dolton steak house, bar wins partial court victory in liquor license fight with Mayor Tiffany Henyard
St. Patrick’s Steakhouse and Rooftop Bar that plans to open in Dolton has won a court victory over liquor licenses from Tiffany Henyard.
Valentine’s Day 2025: 70 specials at Chicagoland restaurants and bars, from romantic dinners to Galentine’s Day gatherings
It might be hard to imagine going out in these freezing temps but Valentine’s Day will be here soon so you need to make plans to avoid heartbreak.
Here are the winners of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence
The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were announced Sunday, crowning Chicago’s top restaurants and chefs in coveted categories.
Enzo Tribo leaves 75-year legacy of serving Italian beef in Chicago Heights
Enzo Tribo, founder of Enzo’s and CarmelCorn, died leaving a legacy for serving Italian beef in Chicago Heights.
After a 195-year wait, Yuengling beer on tap this week at Illinois bars, restaurants
Beginning Monday, about 2,000 bars and restaurants across the state will be able to pour Yuengling, which for the first 195 years of its history was unavailable in Illinois — except for some grassroots interstate bootlegging.
Restaurant news: Mahari in Hyde Park explores the cuisine of the African diaspora, plus more openings and closings
Executive chef and owner Rahim Muhammad describes his menu as a “Creole take on African Caribbean and Latin food.”
Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote for your favorite Chicagoland restaurants, bars and more
After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Tribune food team has selected five finalists in each category, but the rest is up to you.
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.