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Since 1946, Shoup’s Country Foods Has Fed Hungry Hoosiers… Wait, It’s Teibel’s In Schererville

Some Northwest Indiana restaurants come and go faster than rush hour on US-41, but one Schererville dining room has kept its doors open since long before the interstate era. Families have marked birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and ordinary Thursday lunches inside its many rooms for close to a century. The headline...

Schererville, IN · 6d

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James Sanders on the best BBQ in Chicago that never reheats

James Sanders started his career at Ryan’s Steakhouse the day after he graduated high school. He set cooking aside to join the National Guard, then studied at Southern Illinois University, where late night backyard barbecues for friends turned a passion into a plan. Back in Chicago, he attended culinary school and worked as a prep cook for the Chicago Bears. He went on to own and oversee 22 Harold’s Chicken locations across the country, then launched Fuze Catering, the first African American owned catering company to cater events at the Art Institute of Chicago. Fuze also catered the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Chicago, IL · 14h

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This Family-Run, Cash-Only Illinois Bakery Still Draws Fans For Its Famous Cheese Sticks

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts you could drive past a hundred times. I almost did, until the smell of warm bread and the line at the door made me pull over. Inside, there were trays of pastries, towering cakes, and a buttery, cheesy treat...

Chicago, IL · 6d

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Pick Any Cupcake You Want At This Entirely Gluten-Free Bakery In Chicago, Illinois

Some of the best bakery stops in Illinois hide behind a plain front door you could walk past a hundred times. I went in expecting a polite little snack, the kind you eat and forget. Instead I found a glass case so packed with cupcakes, cake pops, and frosted bars...

Chicago, IL · 3d

The Takeout

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The Tangy Dipping Sauce You'll Find At The Best Chicken Shops In Chicago

Chicago may be famous for pizza and hot dogs, but residents also love a sweet, tangy dipping sauce on their chicken. Learn about this Windy City favorite.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Fun 104

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12 Illinois Restaurants Land On OpenTable's Top 100 In America For 2026

Twelve Illinois spots landed on OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, and every one of them sits right here in Chicago.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago’s crown jewel of pan pizza just earned another national nod—thanks to its legendary caramelized crust

Chicago hardly needs another reason to defend its pizza credentials. But we’ll happily take this one. Pequod’s Pizza—the local favorite known for that exquisite ring of caramelized cheese —has been named Illinois’ pick in Food & Wine’s “50 States of Award-Winning Pizza.” And while the national recognition is nice, the real draw is waiting around the edge of the pan. What makes Pequod’s crust so special? At Pequod’s, you don’t leave the crust behind. As Food & Wine explains, t he pizzeria places a ring of mozzarella around the inside edge of the pan. As the pizza bakes, that cheese caramelizes, creating the signature rim that sets these pies apart . A deeply browned cheese surrounds a generously topped Chicago-style pizza. The menu starts with a cheese pizza, with toppings available so you can build your own order. Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, giardiniera, and more are among the options—but that caramelized edge is something you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve finished the meal. Why Food & Wine picked Pequod’s Food & Wine assembled its state-by-state guide using existing accolades, including international pizza competitions, restaurant rankings, local journalism, and readers’ choice awards. For Pequod’s, the magazine points to two major wins:

Chicago, IL · 4d

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This Illinois Coffee Shop Pours Nutella Lattes Among Two Floors Of Christian Books

A Nutella latte, a steak jibarito, and a shelf of Bibles in Spanish and English can all share one table here. That combination alone made me stop scrolling. This Illinois coffeehouse spreads across two floors packed with Christian books, gifts, and even games. A nonprofit Christian organization runs it, and the whole place carries a warm, homey feel.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Avondale’s Moody’s Market Evolves Into a Neighborhood Gathering Spot For Cake & Wine

What began as a neighborhood specialty market is entering a new chapter. This November, Moody’s Market is evolving into Moody’s Cake & Wine, a refreshed concept from longtime friends and co-owners Mollie Mettelka and Melissa Korth, centered on house-made cakes, curated wines and community driven experiences. Situated at 2755 W. Belmont Ave. in Avondale, Moody’s expands on its original location by highlighting customer favorites including a larger focus on online ordering, curated private events, and custom cake and pastry production.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Grab A Cup Of Courage At The Spookiest Horror-Themed Coffee Shop Hiding In Illinois

Most coffee shops want you to feel calm and productive, but The Brewed on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago has a slightly different agenda, and honestly, it’s so much more interesting. This place is something else entirely. There’s a moment that happens to almost everyone who encounters The Brewed for...

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Black McDonald's Operators Association hosting turkey giveaways in across Chicago

The Black McDonald's Operators Association is relaunching its 26th Big Turkey Giveaway in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Tuesday.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Starbucks' viral blind Bearista boxes are here, and fans are lining up to get their paws on them

Long lines were forming outside Chicago-area Starbucks in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, but it wasn't exactly because of coffee. It's because of cute glass bears. Tuesday, blind boxes of Starbucks' viral "Bearista" glass cups landed at coffeehouses nationwide. According to the coffee giant, the surprise red boxes contain one of five adorable, hand-blown glass cups in the shape of bears: Aspen, Reiny, Bunny and Joy.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Giordano’s Reopening in Lakeview Closer to Wrigley Field

Those in the neighborhood need not worry about the chain leaving for good. Giordano’s has just broken the news that a new location is on the way to Wrigleyville in the near future. An exact address has not been released, but fans can be assured it is moving closer to Wrigley Field. The opening date will be sometime in 2027.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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AO Hawaiian Hideout Sought Work For Its Staff When It Closed. These Restaurants Stepped Up

SOUTH LOOP — When AO Hawaiian Hideout announced last month it would be closing after 13 years of serving Asian fusion and Hawaiian food in the South Loop, owner Betty Hlavka put out a request on social media to other businesses: Please hire my workers. Several Downtown restaurants —...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Purple Pig Sets the Table for Fall + Thanksgiving

This season at The Purple Pig, the Chicago and Oak Brook restaurants introduce new fall dishes and distinct Thanksgiving to-go menus. At Oakbrook Center, guests can also sit down to a new daily lunch menu or gather on Thanksgiving Day for family-style specials served alongside the regular dining room menu.

Oak Brook, IL · 10h

Timeless Dishes

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8 Regional Hot Dog Styles and Stands, From Chicago to Seattle

From Chicago's garden of toppings to Seattle's cream cheese, eight regional hot dog styles and stands, each with its own bun, sauce and story. The post 8 Regional Hot Dog Styles and Stands, From Chicago to Seattle appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Chicago, IL · 14h

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Caputo rolling out burrata in smaller format

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Caputo Cheese introduced a 2 oz burrata format for retail and foodservice customers, expanding its fresh mozzarella portfolio with a smaller, individual portion. The new product features a fresh mozzarella exterior filled with stracciatella, a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cream. Its smaller size offers...

Melrose Park, IL · 14h

Eater

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Introducing Chicago’s 2026 Eater Award Winners

It was an impressive year for dining across the Midwest, and that, of course, goes for Chicago, a city with a formidable dining scene that each year continues to showcase rich international diversity and a laser-focused hospitality scene built on a foundation of impeccable service. The city’s standouts for 2026...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Every Chicago 2026 Eater Award Winner, Mapped

The best restaurants, bars, and bakeries of 2026, according to Eater editors. The 2026 Eater Awards, presented by Capital One, brought some of the most memorable restaurants to the forefront. This year in Chicago, we honor the Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Best New Bakery, Dish of the Year, and Best New Restaurant and Bar Combo. Here are the award recipients that made their mark on Chicago’s culinary scene in 2026.

Chicago, IL · 1d