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Tell her she can’t do something and Alpana Singh embarks on a mission to prove her mettle. Read More
Chicago Headlines
Strong work ethic, good service motivate Gibsons partner
"A strong work ethic is what the restaurant business is all about — all day and all night, every day." Read More
Two new restaurants come to Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park
A pair of new restaurants near Millennium Park promise to bring a renewed energy to a once-ignored stretch of Michigan Avenue near the Art Institute of Chicago. Read More
Family keeps Merichka's a Crest Hill destination for four generations
Ray Soliman, now mayor of Crest Hill, started his first job as a busboy at Merichka’s in 1973. He also washed dishes, bartended and helped with management. Read More
Despite Being Blind, Latina Chef Opens Dream Restaurant In Chicago
The 30-year-old Mexican native lost her sight to eye cancer when she was just a toddler, but her culinary vision has always been bright and clear... Read More
Chicago gains its second three-star Michelin restaurant
Chicago cemented its reputation as a top dining destination on Tuesday with Michelin's award of its highest three-star ranking to Grace restaurant, making it the city's second eatery to earn the distinction. Read More
The Nation’s Largest Rooftop Farm Could Also Help Transform a Chicago Neighborhood
New York’s Gotham Greens rooftop farming operation recently announced that it would be expanding and building the nation’s largest rooftop farm in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood. It’s a boon for both rooftop agriculture and for the Windy City’s mission Read More
Chicago Restaurants Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Below is a list of restaurants in the Chicago area that through your dining dollars and choices, they'll be supporting the Lynn Sage Foundation. Read More
Governor Quinn Announces the Wait is Over for Chicago’s First Olive Garden Restaurant
New Restaurant Bringing 170 Jobs, Never-Ending Pasta Bowl and Unlimited Breadsticks to Help Feed Illinois’ Growing Workforce Read More
Details on Kimbal Musk's the Kitchen, opening soon in River North
The Kitchen, a group of four restaurants in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, whose tagline is "community through food," is opening a spot in Chicago the week of Oct. 20. Read More
New Blaze Pizza restaurant to open downtown
In addition to serving food, the establishment looks to partner with local charitable groups. Cummis said a percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds are donated to various organizations, including local schools which are often in need of funding. Read More
The Restaurant Industry: Building Blocks to the American Dream
Rosati’s was my first job in the industry, and I didn’t start as a kid but as a mom reentering the workforce after raising her kids. People often say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks Read More
Culver’s of St. Charles to Host Sept. 20 ‘Day of Giving’ and Marrow Registry For Girl Battling Rare Leukemia
In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Culver's of St. Charles, 4068 East Main St., will host a "Day of Giving" and marrow registry drive from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. Read More
Taste of the Nation benefit aims to end hunger
It was a food lover's paradise at Taste of the Nation Chicago, a culinary fundraiser to benefit Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. Read More
Chicago-Area High Schooler Awarded with NRAEF Scholarship
Sade Donald, a Chicago-area high school student, has been awarded the first Stephen P. Donatone Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 Read More
Weber Grill Salutes ‘Operation Home Front’ with the Veteran’s Burger
Weber Grill restaurants greet National Grilling Month and the 4th of July by adding the Veteran's Burger to the restaurants' menu all month long with proceeds going back to Illinois' Operation Home Front. Read More
Cancer-fighting teen fundraising for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip
A junior at Zion-Benton Township High School, Junge hopes to raise enough money to travel to Europe this summer through the People to People Ambassador program and to take along his cousin, Todd Voss, 15, of Waukegan. Read More
Restaurants auction specialties to benefit cancer research
The upcoming chefs' auction in Orland Park is an opportunity to sample fare from a dozen restaurants under one roof, win a special prize and raise money for charity. Read More
