Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘Joy Ride’ review, Chicago’s best hot dogs, plus live music roundupThis week's dining and entertainment coverage includes a review for "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix and a list of our picks for restaurant patios. July 06, 2023
Critic feedback: Your best hot dog questions answeredChicagoans love their hot dogs, which explained why our critic received so many emails and messages about his list of the best locally made hot dogs. July 05, 2023
America’s Test Kitchen: This cheesy, smoky plate of nachos will brighten up any cookoutTemps are rising, summer has arrived, and grilling season has begun. That said, taking your chiles outside and cooking them over a foil packet of wood chips gives them a smoky flavor an oven broiler could never deliver! July 05, 2023
A beloved Carbondale Dairy Queen closed. But in Lombard, another longtime location might not face the same fateThe Carbondale store’s old-fashioned Dairy Queen sign is already gone, sold to a collector July 04, 2023
Rosé fatigue? 5 intriguing bottles that’ll have you swooning this summerWhile rosé wine's popularity might have cooled, these bottle picks from Chicago sommeliers will have you swooning all summer. July 03, 2023
Hot dog! National Mustard Museum is an enthusiast’s wacky dream come trueHead to Madison, Wisconsin, to visit the National Mustard Museum and sample any number of tangy condiments. July 03, 2023
Who makes Chicago’s best hot dog? Food critic tries 21 to find out.Looking to make the best hot dog at home? Try one of these Chicago-made sausages at your next grill out — just in time for July Fourth. June 30, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — Halal chicken in Chicago, ‘Indiana Jones’ review, plus July 4 specialsThis week's entertainment and dining coverage includes a roundup of July 4 firework shows, and reviews for the HBO documentary "Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed" and Warlord in Avondale. June 29, 2023
29 July Fourth specials at Chicagoland restaurants and bars, from grilling demos to poolside pops Celebrate the Fourth of July at Chicago bars and restaurants offering a fun weekend vibe and plenty of patriotic food. June 29, 2023
Chicago’s halal chicken scene is flourishing this Eid al-Adha, boosting options for Muslims and non-Muslims alikeWhether they're craving Nashville hot chicken with a Middle Eastern spin or crispy wings, area Muslims find halal food scene is growing. June 28, 2023
America’s Test Kitchen: Celebrate Fourth of July in style with this gorgeous dessertA combination of raw and cooked blueberries in the filling of this pie showcases the deliciousness of this ripe summer fruit. June 28, 2023
5 Chicago restaurants showcasing Mexican and Chinese barbecueMexican and Chinese barbecue stand out across Chicago's vibrant barbecue scene, including at restaurants such as Sun Wah BBQ, Chile Toreado, 5 Rabanitos and more. June 27, 2023
Review: A restaurant rebellion ignites in Avondale at Warlord, where you never know what you’re going to getWarlord might as well be called Enigma, but the ever-evolving restaurant is bringing a shot of excitement to Chicago's dining scene. June 26, 2023
Owners of Rogue’s Corner, a pizzeria with a steampunk theme, hope third try in downtown Elgin proves the charmMatt Habib and his wife, Jennifer Polit, have had their problems getting a restaurant to stick in downtown Elgin but they’re banking their third effort — Rogue’s Corner — will be the charm that gives them both success and longevity. June 25, 2023
New Maypole restaurant in downtown Wheaton features Filipino-inspired menuFrom the team behind Common Good Cocktail House in Glen Ellyn, Maypole carries on the mission of trying to bring the community together. June 24, 2023
Guide: 55 farmers markets in Chicago and the suburbs, including one saved by neighborhood momsChicago and the suburbs boast more than 50 farmers markets each summer, and we've got a complete guide to where and when you can get your farm-fresh produce. June 23, 2023
Illinois restaurants can continue to offer cocktails to-go for another 5 yearsA law designed to help restaurants and bars struggling during the height of the pandemic has been extended until 2028. June 23, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘The Bear’ review, drag brunch at The Walnut Room and top 10 summer art showsThis week's dining and entertainment coverage includes a list of Black-owned restaurants, an "Asteroid City" review and a TacoSur story. June 22, 2023
TacoSur went viral and got packed, but it’s still the best new taqueria in ChicagoThe new Tijuana-style taqueria in Little Village, from the same owner as Tacos El Rey, has long wait times — but for a good reason. June 22, 2023
Wisconsin Assembly passes sweeping bill to overhaul liquor law The massive overhaul to the laws affecting the production, distribution and sale of alcohol passed with broad bipartisan support. June 21, 2023