Rush Breaks Ground on Chicago Urban Farm
Rush University Medical Center began building an urban garden at 1750 West Harrison as part of its Food Is Medicine program.
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Should hospitals invest in food programs to help patients stay healthy?
Chicago Food and Drink News
This page covers culinary trends, restaurant culture, industry reports and food safety recalls in Chicago. It includes developments across the hospitality sector and the changing landscape of local dining.
Dining Out
Gibsons Tavern to Open in Fulton Market
The Gibsons Restaurant Group's new tavern opens Nov. 17 at 925 W. Fulton St., with its private event space expected about eight months later.
Italian Food
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Do you think Chicago-area food prices are getting better or worse for your household?
Home Run Inn Launches Frozen Pan Pizza
The Chicago pizzeria is bringing a thick-crust pan pizza to grocery freezers in the Chicago area.
Comfort Food
Live Poll
Would you choose a local independent burger spot over a major chain?
Au Cheval Ranks No. 35 on Top 50 Burgers
Big 7 Travel named the Chicago restaurant among the world's best burgers in its newly released global ranking.
Organic Food
FARMZER0 Grows Greens in Vacant Chicago Offices
The Chicago startup uses empty downtown office space to grow produce delivered to nearby restaurants and residents.
Healthy Food
Live Poll
Should local colleges provide free food and essentials to students who cannot afford them?
Panther Market Opens Free Food Access for Students
City Colleges of Chicago's redesigned Olive-Harvey market offers free groceries and essentials to students facing food insecurity.
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Coverage takes in industry workforce trends, restaurant openings and closures, food safety regulations and the evolution of local dining preferences. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal menus and shifting real estate costs dictate much of how the local restaurant landscape transforms over time. Regulatory changes and labor availability serve as the primary constraints that shape which establishments thrive or decline.