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Coffee prices are spiking due to climate change
The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.
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Mac's Deli in West Loop combines classic eats with mission to empower
Mac’s Deli in West Loop isn’t just dishing out iconic Chicago eats—it’s offering life-changing opportunities for individuals in recovery.
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What is red food dye and what products use it?
Red food dye is commonly used in beverages, snacks and candies, but it’s come under scrutiny for possible links to cancer and behavioral problems in children.
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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian
A dietitian shares the top snacks to eat to help strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season.
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The scientific reason your food cravings peak during the holidays
When faced with last minute gift shopping stress, changing weather, and hectic family visits, it’s common to turn to your two best friends for comfort during the holidays — Ben & Jerry’s.
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The Food Guy: Tracing truffles from Europe to Chicago
If you think truffles are just a chocolate treat, think again. The truffle actually grows wild in the forests of Northern Italy and Croatia.
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McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite years after it was removed from US menus
McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite menu item years after it was first removed from menus in the U.S.
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Edgewater's Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine: Family-run gem serving flavorful traditions
Discover the heartwarming journey behind Tesfa, a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant now thriving in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
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Iconic Midwest Mexican restaurant Chi-Chi's making a comeback; new locations to open
Chi-Chi’s, an iconic Mexican restaurant chain from the 1990s that had several locations across the U.S. including in the Chicago suburbs, is officially making a comeback after more than two decades, a press release announced Wednesday.
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‘No EBT': SNAP payment outages reported Thursday morning
People planning to pay for food early Thursday morning were greeted at 24/7 convenience stores with a message — “No EBT.” Here’s what we know.
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Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive
Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers.
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29 National Cookie Day deals to save you some dough
Chocolate chip, sugar, gingerbread, oh my! With so many cookie varieties to choose from, the options can feel overwhelming at times, but only in the best possible way. On Dec. 4, cookie lovers will unite for National Cookie Day, and many brands are baking up freebies and discounts to celebrate. Craving a treat? Here are a bunch of deals to...
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6 popular Chicago restaurants named among best in the world in new elite ranking for 2025
Six of the best restaurants in the world are in Chicago, according to an elite new 2025 ranking of the 1,000 top restaurants across the globe.
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Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea to thieves who stole $30K worth of pies
“I know you’re a criminal, but maybe just do something nice because it’s Christmas,” Tommy Banks said.
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The iconic McRib sandwich is back at McDonald's, but not for long. Here's what to know
‘Tis the season for McDonald’s fan-favorite McRib sandwich, which returns to menus across the U.S. Tuesday.
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Legendary McDonald's McRib sandwich returns to menus this week
A cult classic McDonald’s menu item returns to restaurants this week, just in time for the holidays: the famous McRib sandwich.
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Poochie and Pang saddle up for burgers and line dancing fun at Billy Goat Tavern
Poochie and Pang dish on their latest burger-filled adventures, including cowboy attire and a cha-cha slide twist, in episode three dropping tonight on YouTube.
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Two Chicago favorites team up for ultimate food tour on ‘Poochie and Pang Eat Chicago'
Poochie, the no-nonsense icon of the Wieners Circle, and Kevin Pang, a James Beard Award-winning food writer, team up in Poochie and Pang Eat Chicago. This hilarious duo explores the city’s top burger spots, blending Poochie’s candid charm with Kevin’s pretentious foodie flair.
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Black Friday food deals: 62 delicious discounts and freebies
It’s tempting to hibernate after loading up on an indulgent Thanksgiving feast, but you’ve got places to go and deals to scoop up on Black Friday.
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Al Roker and daughter Courtney share sweet moments and a new cookbook
NBC’s Al Roker teams up with his daughter Courtney for their heartwarming new cookbook, blending family recipes with creative twists.