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The Chicago-created pie you might not have heard about
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (165+ words) The bean pies and their bow-tied street vendors became a symbol of Black American Muslim identity in the 1970s. Imani Muhammad, owner of Imani’s Original Beans Pies & Fine Foods, prepares navy bean pies at the restaurant at 2423 E. 75th St. in Chatham…...
The Rundown: Chicago’s first Greek froyo spot opens
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (1204+ words) Customers enjoy Greek frozen yogurt at Mikono in the Pilsen neighborhood on July 13, 2026. Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, and no, the Christmas market at Federal Plaza isn’t a heat-induced mirage; it’s just a set for the upcoming Chicago Bears-themed Hallmark movie....
Fans line up for Mikono, Chicago’s first Greek froyo shop, as it goes from pop-up to permanent in Pilsen
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (966+ words) Back in January, best friends Nathalie Del Valle and Maya Matta got a big idea. The pair remembers the exact date they started talking about opening a Greek frozen yogurt shop: “January 5th,” Matta and Del Valle said in unison. Two…...
The Rundown: Highlights from Taste of Chicago 2026
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (1037+ words) Jollof rice is prepared at Badou Senegalese Cuisine at Taste of Chicago on July 8, 2026. Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and that was indeed an earthquake you may have felt yesterday in the Chicago area. Here’s what else you need to know…...
Repair cafés across Chicagoland help restore old and broken items for free
1+ week, 57+ min ago (211+ words) WBEZ Chicago Chicago Tool Library co-founder Jim Benton (left) helps Wilson Wallace (right) look over rented gear at the Chicago Tool Library at 4015 W Carroll Ave in West Garfield, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. I Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Repair cafés across Chicagoland help…...
Hello Kitty Cafe Chicago takes pink to new heights on Michigan Avenue
1+ week, 6+ day ago (261+ words) Buena Park resident Kayla Kempke waits in line Monday to enter the world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe, at 360 N. Michigan Ave. Kempke is a huge Hello Kitty fan and has been waiting for the opening for two years. There’s just…...
Laws on cocktails-to-go, cyberbullying and new rules for older motorists take effect
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (672+ words) During the pandemic, bars and restaurants were allowed to sell cocktails-to-go. A new state law that takes effect Wednesday allows such sales in Illinois. A pandemic-era law that made mixed drinks and single servings of wine available for pickup and…...
What’s your connection to summer produce?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (159+ words) WBEZ Chicago What’s your connection to summer produce? As summer fruits and vegetables ripen, we ask listeners to share stories of family recipes and preservation traditions. Read this story for free. We won't share your information with outside organizations. Why…...
As ‘The Bear’ ends, it’s still drawing crowds to the real-world restaurants featured on screen
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1346+ words) The seismic impact of “The Bear” feels undeniable. Over its five seasons, the show has made stars out of its lead actors and boosted the profile of real-life chefs and restaurants. Here, fans of the show embark on a food…...
Choose your patio adventure: 13 outdoor spaces to make the most out of summer in Chicago
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (343+ words) The patio at Naia in River North offers an extremely close seat next to the water (any closer and you’d be in it). But like politics and barbecue, everybody has a different opinion on what makes an outdoor dining space…...