Kentucky man shoots roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, police say

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/25 4:23P Associated Press

Scott Olson, Getty LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man in Kentucky’s largest city is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute over a Hot Pocket, authorities say. Clifton Williams, 64, was arrested on assault charges...

Dining Out in Chicago? Sunda New Asian celebrates AAPI Heritage Month, a ‘Little Mermaid’ cocktail...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/25 10:21A Denise I. O’Neal

The short rib rendang (slow-braised short ribs with coconut milk, chili, ginger, lemongrass, pickled cucumber, sambal and fresh herbs) at Sunda New Asian. Sunda New Asian Bell Heir’s BBQ Bell Heir’s BBQ, 704 W. 47 th St., the carryout venture...

Mayor Johnson forges compromise proposal to expand outdoor dining in Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/23 8:34A Fran Spielman

Outdoor dining is set up on a stretch of Clark Street in River North last year. Most neighborhood residents support keeping a three-block stretch closed, 42nd Ward Ald. Brendan Reilly said. Outdoor dining is allowed on a stretch of Clark Street...

More dogs showing up in outdoor dining spaces, but not everyone is happy

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/19 2:32P Dee-Ann Durbin | AP Business Wri

Monty Hobbs shares food with his dog Mattox on the patio at the Olive Lounge in Takoma Park, Md. AP Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor...

Food truck festival returns to Daley Plaza to serve up fresh favorites

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/19 9:53A Catherine Odom

Lizeth Gallegos, who works at Delicia Tacos, gives a drink to a customer on the first day of the Chicago Food Truck Festival at Daley Plaza. This is the food truck’s first year at the festival. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Jorge Camacho and his food...

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets new name: Frankmobile

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/17 12:47P Sun-Times Wire

Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobile was renamed Wednesday, May 17, to the Frankmobile as the company revamps the recipe for its hot dogs. Oscar Mayer Oscar Mayer’s famous Wienermobile has been renamed after almost a century of driving across the...

Dining Out? Smoque Steak opening, Chef Fabio Viviani and Bar Siena, a Memorial Day Brunch and more

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/15 3:46P Denise I. O’Neal

Chef Fabio Viviani is curating the happy hour menu at Bar Siena Old Orchard. DineAmic Hospitality Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani event at Bar Siena Bar Siena Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, gets an assist from “Top Chef” Fabio Viviani...

Sunny weather, fresh food draw crowds to Daley Plaza City Market on opening day

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/11 12:00P Stefano Esposito

Rohini Bapu, left, and Lillian Wilkins look at flowers on their lunch break Thursday on the first day of Daley Plaza City Market. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Ty Howery spent her lunch break sampling hot sauces with names like “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and...

Englewood Save A Lot opens at former Whole Foods site without fanfare

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/11 8:59A Mariah Rush

Prior to the opening, a Save A Lot banner went up on the former Whole Foods building in January. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times One week after a contentious community meeting in Englewood, during which some residents said they did not want a Save A Lot...

Dining Out? Options for Mother’s Day and beyond

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/10 4:42P Denise I. O’Neal

Treat Mom to a heart-shaped pizza for Mother’s Day at Lou Malnati’s. Courtesy Lou Malnati’s Here’a look at some highlights in Chicago’s culinary scene: Heart-shaped Pizzas at Lou Malnati’s for Mother’s Day The iconic Chicago pizzeria is offering...

Superdawg’s 75th birthday: Chicago Northwest Side hot dog drive-in still a labor of love

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/9 2:23A Amy Bizzarri | For the Sun-Times

The iconic rooftop figures of “hot dogs” Maurie and Flaurie Berman greet the night sky and the famous neon signage and exterior decor at Superdawg Drive-In, 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times It’s easy to spot...

Save A Lot officials face off with Englewood residents over plans for shuttered Whole Foods site

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/3 5:58P Mariah Rush

Residents and local leaders — including Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), Yellow Banana CEO Joe Canfield, Save A Lot CEO Leon Bergmann and Yellow Banana co-founder Michael Nance — filled Kennedy-King College’s auditorium Wednesday for a tense...

McDonald’s franchises fined for child labor violations

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/3 5:32P Associated Press

A Labor Department investigation found 300 children worked at McDonald’s outlets in Kentucky, including two 10-year-olds. One franchisee was fined $212,000. Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at...

Peter George Poulos, third-generation keeper of the flame at Margie’s Candies, dead at 86

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/3 7:07A Mitch Dudek

Peter Poulos and wife, Christina, owners of Margie’s Candies, in 2005. Sun-Times file Peter George Poulos’ booth was in the back of Margie’s Candies. Table No. 10. It’s where he’d eat, work, chat with customers and, in recent years, occasionally...

Coronation-themed things to do and eat in Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/2 8:14A Stefano Esposito

King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort, in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace. Getty Even if you won’t be in England, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the coronation — or just enjoy some good English nosh. Here is a...