WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association today announced that the number of restaurant companies participating in its "Kids LiveWell" program has more than tripled since the initiative's launch last July. Currently, 68 restaurant...

Three people are in critical condition after being shot Thursday night in the Near West Side Ukrainian Village neighborhood.

A new Brian Malarkey-James Brennan concept is due out this month in Point Loma, one of many new restaurants debuting in the coming months.

A fixture on the Tecumseh restaurant scene may have changed hands, a few of its menu items, and some of its interior look, but Sal’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria’s new owner says the restaurant will continue to have all the things that helped it build a loyal following for more than 30 years. “There are four or five items I was told not to touch,” said Todd Clark with a chuckle. The soft ...

Giordano's on Dale Mabry Highway once bustled with servers bringing out spaghetti, lasagna and the restaurant's signature deep-dish Chicago-style pizza to hungry customers.

Zagat Releases 2012 Toronto Dining Survey Showing Restaurant Industry Trending Upwards

An Italian restaurant on the Near North Side has been hit with a walkout by its kitchen staff.Bice at 10 E. Delaware was operating at a reduced level late Wednesday, said its assistant general manager, Ovi Marginean. He declined to comment on the labor issue, but sources said staffers walked out because they hadn’t been paid for some time.Bice is part of a global chain owned by Roberto Ruggeri ...

With new restaurants opening seemingly every day, how are you supposed to keep track of them all? We’ve rounded up some of the most notable Chicago openings of the past few months so you can better focus your dining energy.

ST. JOHN | Owners Luca DiNicola, Joe Capua and Vince Frassinone are looking to create a sit-down pizza destination by bringing their Italian roots and recipes to Rascals Pizza-Pub-N-Grub.

Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden says, “When you’re here, you’re family,” but in recent years, it’s been more like a dysfunctional family, struggling with dipping sales and a mixed reputation, the Chicago Tribune repo...

Entertainment Victor "Easy Street" Gallegos: 6 p.m. Jerry's Cafe, 2515 S. Grand St. No cover. 806-374-4335. Jason Patrick: 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415 Bell St. No cover. 806-350-5426. Los Cuatro Compadres Mariachi Band: 6:30 p.m.

Sitting in one of the tufted leather booths at her family's Original Joe's, Marie Duggan recalls the first time she walked into the restaurant's new North Beach home. "I just broke down and cried," she admits, her eyes... Presented By: Chicago Booth Business Forecast http://dlvr.it/18Nx0g"   Ads by Pheedo

Restaurant reports for the week ending Jan. 28:NO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS Anna's Mexican Restaurant, 6923 Indiana Ave. Suite 123. Bean Elementary School, 3001 Ave. N. Bowie Elementary School, 2902 Chicago Ave.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of Valentine's Day, OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN - News), a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation ...

I’d love to recommend a delicious dinner that I recently ate: organic winter greens with Shinko pear; Laura Chenel goat cheese fritter; wild mushroom and black truffle tagliatelle with caramelized Brussels sprout; roasted sugar plum squash ravioli, and homemade whole wheat focaccia with a hint of sea salt. But by the time you read this, the elegant rustic menu I sampled—as well as the chef who ...

Whatcha Cookin' publishes your tried-and-true recipes, and Jay Lichtmann of Avon tells this story.

Cooking for your lover can be very romantic, but you probably prefer to spend quality time with your partner instead of the stove. When you want someone else to be in the kitchen, you need a romantic restaurant that offers just the right ambiance, service and food. We've selected these ideal spots for an unforgettable meal, be it a special occasion like an anniversary, Valentine's Day, or just a ...

Local candy company executive Nello Ferrara died Friday at his home in the suburban River Forest surrounded by his family. He was 93.

BLOOMINGTON - Twin City residents don't have to travel far to get their fill of Chicago-style chow.

KUCHING: Chicago 7 has launched its ‘New Year Fiesta Meal’ together with its latest offering of Turmeric Chicken [...]