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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 · 2d
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The Hidden Illinois Amish Store Where Locals Go For Fried Pies And Cinnamon Rolls

Shoo fly pie, cream top milk, and fried pies are all waiting in one small Amish-style shop in the Chicago suburbs. That combo alone got my attention. It’s a store where pies sell out fast enough that calling ahead to reserve one is a smart move. The shelves go...

Orland Park, IL · 1d
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This South Side Chicago Counter Has Been Dunking Breaded Steak Sandwiches In Red Gravy Since 1976, And Illinois Still Lines Up

A four-pound sandwich sits on the menu at one South Side counter, and it comes breaded, fried, and dunked in red gravy. Anthony Bourdain counted that sandwich among the best sandwiches in the world. The star is USDA Choice skirt steak, tenderized and hand-breaded with Italian seasonings. Then it gets...

Chicago, IL · 6d
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In 1893, a Woman Born Into Slavery Made Pancakes at the World’s Fair and Became the Country’s First Living Brand Ambassador; She Was Buried in an Unmarked Grave

Born into slavery in Kentucky. Made pancakes at the 1893 World’s Fair for 27 million visitors. Became the country’s first ever living brand ambassador. Buried in an unmarked grave. The brand she made famous lasted 130 more years.

Chicago, IL · 7d

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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 · 2d

Eater

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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 · 3d

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Home For The Holidays—Chicago’s Thanksgiving Table Has Some Surprises

The bright sunset-hues of autumn are quickly turning to cocoa-brown as leaves fall of the deciduous trees and muddy Chicago streets, but the warmth and comfort of the season endures as Thanksgiving looms. Whether you want to celebrate the holiday at home in peace with the soft glow of your...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Buckhorn Whiskey Unveils Smoked Maple and Buck Hunt Pop-Ups

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape. Follow The Whiskey Wash on...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Now Open: Sifr Café, a New Daytime Café from Chefs Sahil Sehti and Sujan Sarkar

Sifr, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Middle Eastern restaurant from Chef and Operator, Sahil Sethi and Chef Sujan Sarkar, officially debuts Sifr Café Wednesday, November 11, bringing a new daytime café experience to its River North location (660 N. Orleans St.). Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sifr Café introduces a menu of specialty coffee, curated teas, house-made pastries, and savory breakfast offerings inspired by the diverse flavors of the Middle Eastern diaspora.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Wisconsin Claims Two Spots In Top Fifty-five Foodie Cities In US

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.

Wisconsin · 7d

CBS Chicago

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NW Side café vandalized with racial slurs month after opening

Mi Gente Café on Harlem and Farragut opened its doors to the public a month ago.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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This Family-Run Illinois Italian Market Still Bakes Its Bread Fresh And Piles Subs High For Under $10

A 9-inch Italian beef from this deli can show up looking more like a 12-inch one. That’s the kind of generous surprise that gets an old-school Illinois sandwich counter talked about across the city. The beef comes from a family recipe, and it can arrive fully dipped and dripping....

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Mr. Beef in Chicago Keeps the Italian Beef Ritual Going at Its No-Frills Orleans Street Counter

Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain walls and a simple sign you could easily walk past. I almost did, until I noticed the line of hungry people stretching down the sidewalk. One bite of a juicy, pepper-topped sandwich later, I understood why folks wait so patiently....

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Swedish Pancakes With Lingonberries Still Anchor Breakfast At This Andersonville Diner In Chicago, Illinois

A Viking breakfast in Illinois comes with falukorv sausage, eggs, potatoes, and thin Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberries. That combination alone made me sit up straight. The room matches the plate. Swedish folk art fills the walls, and whimsical tablecloths cover small tables in a cozy blue and yellow space.

Chicago, IL · 7d

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2 IL pizzerias serve some of the best pies in US, report finds. Where to go

Two Illinois pizzerias earned spots on The Infatuation's recent analysis of the best pizza places in America. Both are in Chicago and serve distinctly different styles. FULL STORY: These 2 Illinois pizza shops serve some of the best pies in America, report says Here are key takeaways:. The Sept. 22...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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This Tiny Illinois Bakery Serves Flaky Danish Pastries So Authentic You’ll Swear You’re In Copenhagen

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into a small, quiet bakery expecting a quick donut and walked out with a box of buttery Danish treats and a new weekend habit. The kind of flaky layers...

Burr Ridge, IL · 5d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 3d