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Illinois Joint Lands On Global List Of 50 Best Burgers On Earth

One Illinois joint made a list of the 50 best burgers on Earth, rubbing elbows with Tokyo and Dublin.

Illinois · 5d

takemetotn.com

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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

Chicago, IL · 3d
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Chicago's Dog House Plots Third Location Inside West Loop's Ogilvie Center

Chicago's Dog House, the hot dog stand that has anchored a corner of Lincoln Park since 2009, is planning a third Chicago location inside Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 W. Madison Street. The target opening date is December 1, though the exact spot within the transit hub has not been confirmed.

Chicago, IL · 3d
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These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Illinois · 22h

travelmag.com

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This Illinois Drive-In Is Topped With Giant Hot Dog Statues And Has Served Carhop Burgers And Dogs Since 1948

Two giant hot dogs are hanging out on an Illinois rooftop, and one is wearing a leopard-print leotard. The other rocks a blue skirt and a bow. Fashion week could never. Meet the rooftop duo named after the couple who started this quirky hot dog joint. And trust me, the experience only gets better at ground level.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago Bakeries Knew Apple Pie Needed More Pieces

Chicago-style apple slices take everything comforting about apple pie and reshape it into soft, bakery-sized bars made for sharing. Tender apples flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg sit between pastry layers, creating fruit-filled squares with more convenient portions than a traditional round pie. Every piece offers soft apple filling, warm spice, and enough pastry to keep the dessert sturdy in one hand. The rectangular format also means more people receive those prized edge pieces where the crust becomes especially golden. It is a nostalgic Midwest bakery treat that feels familiar even to anyone who never stood before a Chicago display case. Simple ingredients and an old-fashioned presentation give these bars the character of something a neighborhood bakery might have been selling for generations.

Chicago, IL · 2d

whatnow.com

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Mendocino Farms Submits Application for Possible Fourth Location in Lincoln Park

A storefront that was once Cilantro Taco Grill looks to be hosting a new tenant in the future. The team at Mendocino Farms recently submitted a liquor license application for 2256-2258 N Orchard Street in the neighborhood. This would be the fourth Chicago location from the California-based company. As of now, no public announcement has been made.

Chicago, IL · 1d

chicagofoodmagazine.com

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Torali Italian Steak Unveils New Fall/Winter Menu at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Torali Italian-Steak has unveiled its fall and winter menus under Executive Chef Damion Henry, bringing a seasonal perspective to the restaurant’s signature blend of contemporary steakhouse dining and coastal Italian influences. Spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, the refreshed menus showcase seasonal produce, ingredients from regional producers and Italian-inspired preparations suited to Chicago’s colder months. Among the highlights are slow-braised meats, dry-aged specialties designed for sharing and a beverage program featuring cocktails named for the city’s streets and neighborhoods.

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 · 1d

Austin Weekly News

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Food brings Austin community together for conversation on culture and food access

Food brought Austin residents together Thursday evening at Bethel New Life for a conversation about the history of Black food traditions, the importance of food access and the role community plays in shaping the neighborhood's culinary future. The post Food brings Austin community together for conversation on culture and food access appeared first on Austin Weekly News .

Chicago, IL · 2d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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6 Chicago beef stands where the Italian beef comes dipped, juicy and topped with giardiniera

Chicago, Illinois – There is a particular way to eat an Italian beef sandwich in Chicago. You lean forward, keep a few napkins close, and accept that the bread may have absorbed enough rich meat juice to make your usual sandwich technique completely useless. The beef is thin, the...

Chicago, IL · 7d

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These twelve Chicago restaurants made OpenTable's 2026 list of top 100 in the US

Twelve Chicago restaurants made a new list of the top 100 spots to dine in the country. The list, created by restaurant reservation platform OpenTable, was "generated from over 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics," its introduction states. Only restaurants in "good standing" with OpenTable and...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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How being a dad shaped the way Jay Stinson runs Lincoln Park’s Piccadilly Market

Jay Stinson didn't set out to follow his parents into the grocery business. But after years in Chicago's coffee world and a stretch at home with his young daughter, the market manager of Piccadilly Market's Lincoln Park location has landed somewhere surprisingly familiar. "Funny enough, both of my parents worked...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 3d

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Long-Awaited Gibsons Tavern Opens Nov. 17 In Fulton Market

FULTON MARKET — Gibsons Restaurant Group is opening the doors next week to its newest restaurant that’s been years in the making. Gibsons Tavern, first announced in 2023, will open Nov. 17 on the ground floor of an 11-story office building at 925 W. Fulton St., offering “an elevated take on classic American cuisine” inside a vintage-inspired space with vaulted ceilings.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Weekend Break: The Goddess & Grocer

CHICAGO — Looking for some exotic flavors to spice up your weekend? A locally owned cafe and food market with a globally inspired menu could offer the perfect escape. The Goddess and Grocer is a Chicago-based specialty food market that blends a neighborhood café with a curated marketplace. The Goddess and Grocer has three locations […]

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Del Sur Bakery To Reopen After Thanksgiving In Bigger Space

RAVENSWOOD — Before Justin Tiu Lerias opened Del Sur in March 2025, he wasn’t sure how popular his Filipino-inspired bakery would be. Presented with the opportunity to take over a former beer brewing supply store in a two-story building next to the CTA’s Brown Line Damen stop, he operated on the side of caution and put a wall up, dividing the space in half.

Chicago, IL · 2d

CBS News

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Newly opened NW café vandalized with racial slurs, owner says

Chicago, IL · 2d