Review: Vermilion transforms with one woman’s fiery Indian Chinese flavors and convictionsVermilion owner Rohini Dey opened her restaurant 20 years ago, but has reimagined a menu focused on Indian and Chinese flavors. March 20, 2023
Readers’ Choice Food Awards 2023: Vote for your favorite restaurants, bars and moreTribune readers can vote for their favorite restaurants, barbecue, steak and more for the 2023 Readers' Choice Food Awards, selecting the best in Chicagoland dining. March 17, 2023
44 St. Patrick’s Day weekend specials at Chicagoland bars and restaurants, from free corned beef to green beerSt. Patrick's Day restaurant and bar specials in Chicago and the suburbs, including spots closest to the river dyeing, parades and more. March 17, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — Texas-meets-Middle East BBQ, Dublin travel, plus ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3This week's travel, dining and entertainment coverage includes a review of 'Layalina' at the Goodman and new Texas-style barbecue restaurants. March 16, 2023
New cafe in Batavia aims to be home for science lovers looking for a good cup of coffeeOwner hopes Smarty Pants Cafe will “bring together people who want a neighborhood spot to drop by, listen, talk and participate in group science discussions and events.” March 15, 2023
Owner of Lucy’s BBQ studied under Texas pitmaster greats — and it showsIf Nick Kleutsch, owner of Lucy's BBQ in northwest Indiana, hadn’t gotten stuck in Texas during the pandemic, he probably wouldn’t be smoking meat right now. March 15, 2023
Tasty Biscuit and Pho Chicago & Cajun now open; 2 other food businesses announce Naperville plansTasty Biscuit and Pho Chicago & Canjun opens; Hangry Joe's opening soon; new bubble tea shop making plans -- all in Naperville. March 14, 2023
The biggest grocery store chains in North AmericaBy most accounts, there are more than 78,200 grocery stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. At least two-thirds of these, in the U.S., at any rate, are major chains. These are the 25 biggest grocery store chains in North America. March 14, 2023
Corned beef sandwiches are back at Steingold’s, plus 25 more of the best in ChicagolandThree new corned beef sandwiches by Fritzi's deli, Halal Food market and Mabe’s Sandwich Shop make food critic Louisa Chu's list, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. March 14, 2023
Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings, claims boneless wings are chicken nuggetsThe man, Aimen Halim, purchased boneless wings from a Buffalo Wild Wings in Mount Prospect, Illinois, in January, according to a lawsuit dated Thursday. March 14, 2023
‘The Bear’ season 2 teaser hints at The Beef’s rebirth, reveals June premiereDuring Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, FX dropped a trailer for the highly anticipated second season of "The Bear." March 13, 2023
Column: Meat Moot Smoking crosses Turkish with Texas for an intriguing take on barbecueLocated in the Chicago suburbs, Meat Moot offers a fascinating spin on the smoked meat genre that crosses Texas-style barbecue with Turkish influence. March 13, 2023
Chicken-flavored ice cream? Baskin-Robbins adds a hint of waffle, and voilaBaskin-Robbins debuted a new flavor of the month: “Chick’n & Waffles,” a sweet-and-savory take on a popular brunch item. March 10, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — 87 St. Patrick’s Day specials, ‘Tina’ at Nederlander Theatre, plus LeTour review This week's dining and entertainment coverage includes reviews for 'History of the World, Part II', an Academy Awards preview and 2023 Critics' Choice Award winners. March 09, 2023
Are NASCAR street race and Taste of Chicago on a collision course? Alderman raises alarm about timing of events and possible move of popular food fest.The Taste schedule could overlap with an inaugural NASCAR event, which would create logistics problems, Ald. Brendan Reilly says. March 08, 2023
Joseph Zucchero, owner of Mr. Beef in River North, inspiration for restaurant in ‘The Bear,’ diesJoseph Zucchero who opened Mr. Beef, known for its Italian beef sandwiches and most recently the model for the TV show “The Bear," in the River North neighborhood in 1979, has died. March 08, 2023
Critics’ Choice Food Awards: From pizza to pho, our picks for the best in Chicago dining for 2023The Chicago Tribune's food critics have named Bronzeville Winery, Sugar Moon Bakery and more as our 2023 Critics' Choice Food Award winners. March 08, 2023
Want to compete in the 2023 Food Awards? Download our media kitRestaurants and bars hoping to compete in the Tribune's 2023 Readers' Choice Food Awards can download a free social media graphics kit here. March 08, 2023
Andros Taverna owners to open Spanish steakhouse Asador Bastian: ‘Our answer to almost any request will be, ‘Yes.’’While their first restaurant looked to Greece for inspiration, this time they hope to explore the asadores, or grill houses, of San Sebastian, Spain. March 07, 2023
New Smokeshow BBQ restaurant in downtown Naperville evokes backyard family barbecues, chef saysNew Smokeshow BBQ restaurant in downtown Naperville evokes backyard barbecues with family, chef says March 07, 2023