The Violet Hour closes permanently in Wicker Park
The Violet Hour, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago's Wicker Park, is closing permanently after 18 years.
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The Violet Hour, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago's Wicker Park, is closing permanently after 18 years.
Nestle says it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It's the latest big food company making that pledge.
A partnership between a youth-led produce market on Chicago's West Side and Beyond Hunger is helping to get healthy groceries to seniors in the city's Austin neighborhood Tuesday.
The Gale Street Inn, a legendary restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, has abruptly closed its doors, apparently for good.
The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
Chicago can count two winners among those who walked away with 2025 James Beard Awards Monday night.
The Chicago Cocktail Classic allows you to sample drink menus from more than two dozen world class bars at three bars here in the city.
McDonald's iconic Snack Wrap is returning to the fast-food chain's menu on July 10.
This year, the event will feature nine of Chicagoland's favorite hot dog vendors competing for your vote to become top dog.
A dozen food trucks will sell delicious items and sweet treats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday until October.
Portillo's is honoring the newly elected Chicago-born pope with The Leo: a special Italian Beef sandwich available in May.
It'll take over the building that was home to Reza's restaurant for 40 years, until it closed for good in 2023.
Italian Beef lovers, this is your month.
Evanston ramen restaurant owner Kenny Chou admits he had lost it when the video was taken Saturday afternoon.
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
Ever struggled with planning nutritious meals? A TikTok user has shared his viral solution that others online have dubbed "people kibble."
TikTok food influencer Keith Lee, in partnership with Toast, has awarded $50,000 to Amici-Chicago in the city's Lakeview neighborhood.
Jola Kalski, 62, has a talent for turning butter cream into art that often catches her customers by surprise.
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
We're showing off a spread that might make the Easter bunny jealous, and we're introducing you to the minds behind the restaurant serving it.
Food host and TV personality Alton Brown is coming to Chicago for one day only on his "Last Bite" tour.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Nestled in the bakery case at Once Upon a Bakery in Highland Park is something you might not recognize—the Duffin.
Save A Lot is officially returning to Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood Wednesday.
Chicago's famed Portillo's is bringing "Hot Dog High Tea" to New York City and Los Angeles.
