New for the winner this year, alongside a $250,000 cash prize, is the opportunity to present at the James Beard Restaurant ...

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants ... Six eateries have made their exits from the Italian food map, not a reflection of their ...

That Jerk, a sliced jerk-infused corned beef sandwich on rye bread, at The Corned Beef Hideout in Romeoville on March 7, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) ...

Pi Day, celebrated on March 14 each year, honors the mathematical constant π with plenty of deals on sweet and savory pies, ...

Haire's has a long history in Chicago. Finnie Haire, the late husband of Aisha Murff, started selling shrimp on the South ...

Originating in Italy before becoming a worldwide culinary staple, innovative and delicious pizzas can be found throughout the ...

An index of the Food & Drink staff picks for Best of Chicago 2024.

Although Chicago is a city that boasts Michelin-recognized restaurants in nearly every neighborhood, sometimes the most simple and heartwarming dishes provide the most satisfaction. Soul food ...

It’s an easy, casual weekly gathering with buds, cheap beer, truly excellent dog watching, and a little splash of novelty found in the unique culinary creations of Chicago’s best and brightest.

When Dining Table podcast host David Manilow talks with Chicago's top chefs, many point to local Thai restaurants as their ...

It’s easy to find something that passes for a bagel in Chicago. But a great one? You’ll find those in this guide.

Chicago area food pantries could lose millions in federal funding as the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to freeze over $1 billion that pay for two popular programs. The move will mean less fresh ...