Paige Pritchard

Savor summer with a farm dinner, watch chefs cook 15 pounds of bacon, or attend a hopping block party. Read more

The Bentley Tavern has opened, Next has a new menu, and Chicago welcomes another "donut shop." Read more

Looking to hit a pig roast this weekend? Don't feel like barbecuing? Just want an easy way to eat a pound of hot dogs? These restaurants have you covered. Read more

The toffee doughnut with a milk stout filling was a sweet reward after waiting in a long line at Black Dog Gelato last night. Read more

The Field Museum plans new restaurants, lobster hits the French Market, there's tea time at The Langham, and snazzy sandwiches come to West Town Bakery. Read more

Send off summer with ribs, pie, and s'mores. There's also a llama dinner, if you're into that kind of thing. Read more

With small portions on a playful menu, this new spot at The James is not as overindulgent as it sounds. Read more

A bacon bar and retro cocktail lounge open at The James, a new distillery serves its spirits, there's a deal in BBQ, and the Food Network hits Evanston. Read more