The Langham, Chicago is preparing a lineup of holiday experiences for the 2026 season, combining festive dining, spa treatments, and a new Nutcracker-themed stay. The hotel’s centerpiece is the new Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, created in partnership with The Joffrey Ballet.
Downtown Chicago commuters can start their morning with a free treat when Stan’s Donuts and Millennium Garages distribute 2,000 mini chocolate-dipped donuts on Thursday, Nov. 5. The giveaway begins at 7:30 a.m. and will continue while supplies last, according to the announcement.
More than 50 of Chicago’s top chefs brought their considerable talents to the table for the 36th annual Celebrity Chef Ball, an evening of culinary creativity and philanthropy benefiting Meals on Wheels Chicago on October 23 at The Geraghty.
A new Chicago brewery is introducing drinkers to makgeolli, Korea’s oldest alcoholic beverage. Yido Brews, located on the Near West Side, makes the traditional Korean rice wine through natural fermentation, according to a WBEZ report.
Pizzeria Gabbo will open Thursday, Oct. 22, in Chicago’s Fulton Market, bringing two styles of pizza, Italian-inspired drinks, and a neighborhood bar to the growing restaurant district. The new restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is located at 834 W. Fulton Market St., Suite 200.
Chicago’s restaurant scene is adding three distinct destinations: a new Italian dining room in Lincoln Park, a retro-inspired cocktail bar beneath LIA Tavern in River North, and a weekend bakery service in the West Loop. Together, the openings span handmade pasta, theatrical drinks, breakfas…
As a city that takes pride in its culinary prowess, one of the things that has helped Chicago stand out as a top food destination is its emphasis on, and wide variety of, incredible cuisine of all types. From high-end Italian to Eastern European delicacies and much more, there's always somet…
International Coffee Day falls on Tuesday, October 1 this year, and to help Chicagoans celebrate, we’ve created a guide for our top picks of the best coffee shops and cafes serving coffee.
As fall nears, Tortello in Wicker Park is inviting Chicagoans to celebrate the women it says are often the keepers of Italian cooking traditions. The restaurant has launched “Nonna Knows Best,” a video contest inspired by owner Dario Monni’s late Nonna Tina, whose Sunday lunches centered on …
Florida-based sushi chain OMAKAI is moving into Chicago with two restaurants, its first expansion outside the state, according to Yahoo Finance. The company said the new locations will open in Fulton Market and River North before the end of the year, bringing its accessible omakase approach …
If the answer includes Rick Bayless, Sarah Stegner, Tony Priolo, Belinda Chang, Lamar Moore, Ken Polk and Tigist Reda, you know dinner is going to be good. Mariano’s and Metro Market, in partnership with Chicago Chefs Cook, are inviting home cooks to pull up a chair with the launch of Who’s …
Popular restaurant brand Beatnik is getting a new addition to the family with a recently announced upcoming location in Lincoln Park set to open its doors this month. The new restaurant will join sister sites Beatnik West Town and Beatnik on the River, which opened in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Chicago's legendary Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is packing up some of its signature steakhouse swagger and heading south. Gibsons Restaurant Group is bringing its iconic Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse to downtown Nashville. The restaurant is expected to open in spring 2028 at 414 Union Street…
The Lake Forest Food and Wine Festival is set for a three-day run in Lake Forest, Ill., with daytime and nighttime events built around food, drinks, and live entertainment. The event, called Lake Forest Food & Wine: A Revelry Experience, is hosted by Chef Beau MacMillan, Chef Dominic Zum…
Founded in Flushing, Queens, in 2006, the restaurant has grown into a national chain with 14 U.S. locations, and 10 more are planned, the Chicago Business Journal confirmed. The company said it has earned Michelin Guide recommendations for nine straight years, per the report.
Chicago’s Adalina Prime is marking its first anniversary this week with a giveaway that puts its signature soft serve in the spotlight. According to a press release by the restaurant, through Sunday, Sept. 6, diners will get a complimentary chalice of the dessert with lunch, dinner or happy …
Chicago Gourmet is getting a makeover for 2026, and this year’s food festival is bringing a little more rhythm to the table. Powered by Invesco QQQ, this popular event returns Sept. 23-27 under the new theme “Let Your Tastebuds Dance,” with several new events and formats designed to take the…
A federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp products is now expected in December, after Congress passed a bill that caps THC in drinks, gummies, and other infused products, according to WDIO. The change would make most hemp-derived THC products illegal to sell and manufacture.
From deep-dish pizza and Chicago dogs to Italian beef and tri-flavored popcorn, Chicagoans are not shy about the eclectic taste that has created our city's vibrant culinary tapestry. However, sometimes in a city this big, you come across menu items that shock and surprise even our slightly u…
Argue if you must. But here are the highly unofficial results of a poll of one (me) for best Chicago-area sweet-tasting delights.Shockingly, number one is an out-of-the-box, deep-from-left-field entry, stunning the entire field of contestants. But no peeking at the bottom of this page.
The Langham, Chicago is bringing a Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea to the city this fall with an experience called the Forbidden Forest Afternoon Tea. The offering runs from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 22 and is open to witches, wizards, and fans of all ages.
Chicago’s love affair with fried chicken is getting a bubbly upgrade. The Banchet Awards will host its inaugural Cluck ‘N Bubble, a fried chicken and Champagne celebration bringing together nine of Chicago’s top chefs for an afternoon of food, fun and friendly competition on Sunday, Aug. 23,…
Chicago-based Gibsons Restaurant Group is bringing its flagship steakhouse brand to downtown Nashville for the first time, marking the chain’s first location outside Illinois, according to the Chicago Business Journal. The new restaurant will open on the first floor of 414 Union Street, a hi…
Chicago’s love affair with local food is in full bloom as Green City Market returns for another vibrant season, bringing together farmers, chefs, food lovers and families for one of the city’s most beloved outdoor traditions. With colorful produce, artisan goods, chef demonstrations and a st…
Chicago’s Taste of Greektown festival will return for its 36th year from Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 30, bringing Greek food, music and dancing to Halsted Street in the city’s Greektown neighborhood. The event will run from Adams to Van Buren and is billed as Chicago’s largest cele…
Apparently, working as an emergency room doctor was not enough for 40-year-old La Grange native Ryan McKillip.
