Food & Drink

Whether you’re hitting the polls on Nov. 5 or you already cast your ballot, many restaurants are rewarding voters with freebies and sweet discounts.

Starting Nov. 7, the Starbucks announced that its highly-anticipated holiday cup designs will be arriving in stores.

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

Recently crowned Chicago’s “new Kings of barbecue” by Eater, Sanders BBQ in Beverly has captivated locals with its irresistible smoked meats since opening in June.

The Ohio-based fast-food chain made the announcement on an earnings call — while also revealing a fan-favorite menu item is coming back.

McDonald’s often maligned, seemingly perennially-broken ice cream machines could soon become a thing of the past.

Diwali is one of the most important holidays in Hinduism. It’s a five-day festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness, with the most important festivities taking place Thursday night. Lamps are lit, homes are decorated and feasts are enjoyed with traditional foods, some of which are on the menu at a new Indian restaurant in Highland Park. There...

The newbie joins a long line of Frosty flavors that have debuted in recent years.

The new rule goes into effect Nov. 7 and could save some customers more than 10% on their beverages, Starbucks said.

Starbucks has dropped one of its highly talked-about drink lineups in its latest menu shakeup ahead of the holiday season.

New CEO Brian Niccol has pledged to simplify the Starbucks menu.

Worried about packing the pounds on this holiday season? Well, now you can get the smells of that family dinner without any of the calories thanks to Campbell’s scented candles.

The list, released by “Yelp Elites” earlier this fall, ranks the “20 Best Places to Grab a Cheeseburger” across the country

Weso, a Mexican steakhouse in Edison Park, is captivating diners with its dark, moody decor and one-of-a-kind menu.

McDonald’s provided an update on a multistate E. coli outbreak on Sunday, saying tests have determined Quarter Pounder beef patties aren’t behind the outbreak, and the product will return to affected restaurants in the coming week.

A new social media star has entered the chat — and it has frosting for eyes and legs.

First, there was bread. Then, came the lettuce wraps and tortillas. Now: meet the Picklewich.

At least 75 people have gotten sick after eating McDnald’s Quarter Pounders in 13 states.

Dive into the heartwarming story of Belgian chocolatier Piron, an Evanston gem serving decadent treats for over 40 years in Evanston.

Steve Dolinsky, NBC Chicago’s beloved “Food Guy,” steps into his role as chair for Taste of Hope, an annual event bringing together award-winning chefs and food lovers at Navy Pier.