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Portillo’s Day kicks off 60th anniversary tour around Chicago

You can win free Portillo's for a year as the Chicago company marks its 60th anniversary with a tour of its Dog House trailer at locations in the city and suburbs.

Easter 2023 restaurant specials in Chicago, suburbs

Easter specials at Chicagoland restaurants include all-you-can-eat buffets, ham and lamb specials, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

How an irreverent fried chicken restaurant observes Ramadan

And what’s the story behind calling their chicken tenders Gaza Strips?

Eat. Watch. Do. — Cubs' Opening Day, Malört cocktails

This week in Chicago entertainment and food news, we review Valhalla and "The Night Agent," plus share our list of Wrigleyville bars just in time for Opening Day.

Wrigleyville bars: Full list for 2023 Cubs Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs will play their 2023 home opener at Wrigley Field March 30 — here are all the Wrigleyville bars for fans, in order of distance from the ballpark.

Best donut shops in America

Americans love donuts, with the average American consuming 31 of the fried treats per year. While massive chains Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' sell nearly half of the 10 billion donuts made in the U.S. annually, independent and small chains dominate the list of the 40 best donut shops in America.

New Chicago restaurants in March: Taylor's Tacos, Daisies 2.0

After years of running a successful taco catering company, Taylor's Tacos finally has a storefront, plus more new restaurants in Chicagoland.

James Beard Awards: Chicago, Midwest nominees announced

The official nominee list for the James Beard Awards of 2023 is here, and it comes with some pretty big surprises for Chicago, including nods for Obelix, Virtue and more.

7 Chicago restaurants named for women

Ask Chicago's top chefs about their success and they will likely acknowledge the mothers, aunts and grandmothers who inspired them.

Chipotle agrees to pay workers after closing store that sought to unionize

Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $240,000 to former employees as part of a settlement stemming from a complaint that the company violated federal law by closing a restaurant where workers wanted to unionize.

Review: Stephen Gillanders' Valhalla in Time Out Market

Valhalla is in the boisterous Time Out Market food hall, making it unlike any other fine-dining restaurant in Chicago, writes a Tribune critic.

7 Malort cocktails at Chicago bars for National Cocktail Day

Malort cocktails are popping up in Chicago — try them for National Cocktail Day at Mother's Ruin, Osito's Tap, The Wieners Circle and more.

Chicago White Sox: New food options at Guaranteed Rate Field

The Chicago White Sox showed off their new food options for the 2023 season at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Eat. Watch. Do. — 'John Wick,' 'Succession' reviews, cheesy beef

This week's coverage includes reviews of "John Wick 4" and "Succession," plus the Lollapalooza lineup and the details on the cheesy Italian beef.

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Hot dog! Get your local food history, here!

Vintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big.

Cheesesteak's Chicago cousin: Italian beef with cheese

Get a not-so-secret Chicago cheesesteak at Al's #1 Italian Beef on Taylor Street in Little Italy for National Cheesesteak Day this Friday.

National Cheesesteak Day

Celebrate National Cheesesteak Day at Al’s #1 Italian Beef on Taylor Street in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.

Savory and sweet Ramadan recipes to break the fast

Ramadan is a time to examine oneself and be in community with others. It also centers on food, yet calls for fasting from sunrise until sundown.

West Loop’s Au Cheval opening offshoot restaurant in Wilmette

Small Cheval will be moving into the vacancy left at the historic Depot Building by the departure of Mexican restaurant Depot Nuevo.

Photos: Lucy’s BBQ studied under Texas pitmaster greats — and it shows

Enter Brewfest, a pour-your-own-beer bar in Highland, Indiana, and a haze of smoke rushes out the door and wraps around your nose. It’s not the stale and acrid stench of cigarette smoke but the sweet and enveloping aroma of barbecue. That’s thanks to Nick Kleutsch, who operates Lucy’s BBQ inside the bar on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. While certainly not the only barbecue operation in northwest Indiana, Lucy’s undoubtedly serves the best Texas-style barbecue in the area.

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