What makes Chicago the 'best food city'

May. 10, 2013
Big Star is a love letter to Chicago, a testament to our city’s endless capacity for invention.

And now, the end is here: Charlie Trotter Way

Aug. 31, 2012
Thursday, chef Charlie Trotter stood under the newly unveiled street sign bearing his name, a few steps west of Charlie Trotter's the restaurant, closing tonight after 25 years of international acclaim.

5 charged in restaurant 'mob' attack

May. 21, 2012
Five Indiana men remain in custody after they allegedly attacked a group of patrons at a Tinley Park restaurant this past Saturday. They will reportedly be charged with counts of felony mob action, criminal damage to property and aggravated battery. A website credits the attack to a group of "anti-racists." 

Trotter on being Chicago's 'meanest'

Jan. 3, 2012
I don't know that I've enjoyed an interview more than the one I did with Charlie Trotter.I booked him for the show . . . nervously. Don't get me wrong; I was ectastic to have Trotter as a guest.

Talking with chef Curtis Duffy

Jul. 14, 2011
Chefs are the best people to interview. Some are larger than life, some are a little nutty, all are passionate about what they do.

Video: Parrotheads flock to Margaritaville opening on Navy Pier

Jun. 20, 2011
Breaking news! The biggest event since the opening of Harry Caray's Tavern has hit the "pier".Parrotheads flocked to Chicago’s Navy Pier to celebrate the grand opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Bar and Grill.

iPads now being used as menus

Jan. 3, 2011
An upscale downtown Chicago steakhouse is just one eatery across the country putting menus on iPads.Chicago Cut steakhouse has invested in 40 iPads at about $700 each to showcase its wine menu.