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Review: California wines shine at Oakville Grill — but what about the food?

Eat. Watch. Do. — Air and Water Show, ‘Blue Beetle’ review, plus tip-free dining at Thattu

6 red wines to keep you cool during a red-hot Chicago summer

Chicago sommeliers offer suggestions for red wines that are enjoyable during hot summer weather.
By Anna Lee Iijima

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America’s Test Kitchen: Take the comforting combo of bacon and eggs to an extravagant level

Naperville poutine restaurant that employed people with developmental disabilities to close Aug. 25

Chez Francois Poutinerie in downtown Naperville, touted for its unique poutine cuisine and its mission of providing jobs for developmentally disabled people, is closing after just one year of business.

Review: Thattu pioneers with Kerala cuisine, just as much as its innovative tip-free pay model

At Thattu restaurant in Chicago, chef Margaret Pak and Vinod Kalathil have found a home, where there are no tips or service charges.

Indian restaurant Bombay Eats now serving in Naperville after COVID-19 pandemic slowed demand in the city

A restaurant that serves Indian fare has expanded from the city into the Naperville.

Chicago’s 1st sober bar crawl to serve up alcohol-free cocktails and karaoke

Chicago AF and the Sober Black Girls Club are partnering up for a nonalcoholic bar crawl, with stops at In Good Spirits and Bendeción Bottle Shop.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Global foods in Chicago, chicken Caesar wraps, plus ‘MJ the Musical’ review

The Tribune's arts and entertainment coverage this week features a review for 'A Compassionate Spy’ and the city's best chicken Caesar wraps.

Big Ed’s BBQ in Waukegan gets listed among best restaurants in Midwest, plans to expand

Big Ed’s BBQ in Waukegan is preparing to open a new location that will be nearly four times the size of the current restaurant. The restaurant was recently named the 67th best restaurant in the Midwest states on Yelp.

Lobster Lay’s and mojito 7UP: International snack shops are booming in Chicagoland

Chicago's international snack shops in Arlington Heights, Roselle and Lincoln Park are seeing floods of customers as the trend spreads online.

From Armenia to Zambia: This TikTok influencer is eating a dish from every country (in alphabetical order) without leaving Chicago

Chicagoan Cam Brenson is attempting to eat food from every country without leaving the area. Here's how his TikTok quest came to be.

America’s Test Kitchen: Summer’s most iconic sandwich is a perfect dish the whole family will appreciate

Summer’s most iconic sandwich — voluptuous tomato slices heaped between slices of toasted, mayo-slicked white bread — seems a straightforward, simple pleasure. But don’t let its modest appearance fool you. This juicy, drippy stack actually pulls off a delicate culinary balancing act.

Dairyland getaway: From tiny towns to new Art of Cheese fest, the best Wisconsin stops for cheese lovers

Wisconsin is a cheese lover's paradise, and there are plenty of dairy farms, small cheese shops and festivals for foodies to indulge.
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Review: California wines shine at Oakville Grill — but what about the food?

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Photos: Miru at the St. Regis in Chicago

Lollapalooza food: The best Chicago bites at Chow Town, plus the debut of Dessert Island

Whether it's vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free or halal, alcoholic or NA, festivalgoers can find food and drink galore at Lollapalooza this weekend.

Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’

Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Lollapalooza lineup, ‘Spongebob Musical’ review, plus top Malört bars

This week, the Tribune has your essential guide to Lollapalooza, details on new Chicago restaurants, plus theater reviews and more.
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An Orland Park book club discussing Portillo’s history gets extra gravy with visit from founder’s son

Portillo’s Restaurants executive Michael Portillo recently joined members of the Orland Park-based Smith Crossing Men’s Book Club to discuss the book “Out of the Dog House” by Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo, Michael's dad.

Tilly’s Bagel Shop opening storefront, expanding its lineup of some of Chicago’s best bagels

A virtual bagel project that started during the pandemic is finally getting a bricks-and-mortar location.

America’s Test Kitchen: This dish mixes Greek flavors with southern hospitality

This flavorful Greek chicken, recreated for the home cook, is tender and juicy, marinated in a blend of olive oil, herbs and lemon, and roasted to perfection.

Loba Pastry + Coffee’s comeback, plus 13 notable restaurant openings and closings

This summer's new restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs include Loba Pastry + Coffee's new location, Estación and Kashmir.

Review: The view from Miru is perfectly luxurious — and sometimes, so is the food

Miru, the new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in the St. Regis hotel, offers views and luxury, if you know where to look.

Photos: Miru at the St. Regis in Chicago

Miru, a new Japanese inspired restaurant, opened just two months ago along with the St. Regis luxury hotel in Chicago where it’s housed. It's perched on the 11th floor of the newest undulating Jeanne Gang tower in the Lakeview East neighborhood.

Made-to-order doughnut shop — Duck Donuts — now open for business in Naperville

Duck Donuts, a franchise chain known for its made-to-order fare, has opened its first store in Naperville.

Riding the ‘Barbie wave’: Chicago moviegoers and businesses alike celebrate the movie

Fans are flocking to Chicago’s theaters to see the summer blockbuster — and businesses have also capitalized on the phenomenon.

Which Chicago bars sell the most Malört? Top spots spill secrets on slinging that ‘taste from home’

The Chicago bars that go through the most bottles of Malört each year share what makes the drink so loved and so hated.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Čálli review, RAGBRAI bike ride turns 50, plus beer tasting Mike Royko-style

Read a review for "No Man's Land" at Steppenwolf Theatre, where to find sensory-friendly dining and a new pie shop in Avalon Park.

Former teacher teams with Sauk Village church in Victory Garden effort to connect people and healthy food

Just Roots Chicago, which operates the It Takes a Village Community Farm in Sauk Village and the Saint James Community Farm on Chicago’s South Side as way to expand access to local, sustainably grown food.

Justice of the Pies finds its home in Avalon Park as homage to chef’s parents

At Justice of the Pies, chef Maya-Camille Broussard also features savory options and a retail corner for Black-owned brands.

Skittles releases new mustard-flavored candy

Skittles announced its newest candy flavor is mustard, as part of a partnership with French’s.

Smoque Steak

Review: Smoque Steak, a different kind of steak in Chicago.

America’s Test Kitchen: Creamy and undeniably meaty, this pasta is sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Pasta alla zozzona is a fusion of two Roman classics, Amatriciana and carbonara, with pork sausage and onions added in to send the pasta over the top.

John Manion to bring Brazilian-influenced Brasero to West Town

It wouldn’t be a Manion-helmed restaurant without a wood-fueled grill, and Brasero will have a huge one.

Chicago’s Funkytown Brewery wins coveted chance to collab with Sam Adams

The Black-owned brewery went up against five beer makers in a Samuel Adams competition and took home the grand prize.
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