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The Dark Chocolate Citrus Sundae at Monteverde Restaurant and Pastificio on July 8, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

The history (and mystery) of ice cream sundaes, and 6 standout Chicago-area offerings

July 21, 2025 at 10:09 a.m.

Whatever the true story behind the ice cream sundae, it has evolved far beyond old-fashioned chocolate and cherry to more modern creations by some of the best chefs around Chicago.

Julia Momosé, creative director and mixologist at Kumiko in the West Loop, after winning outstanding bar at the 2025 James Beard Awards at the Lyric Opera House, June 16, 2025, in Chicago.(Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

James Beard 2025: Here are Chicago’s winners

June 17, 2025 at 8:36 p.m.

Chicago added two new James Beard award winners to its list of more than 50 winners Monday night at the Lyric Opera.

People take photos as they arrive at the red carpet while attending the James Beard Foundation Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on June 10, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

The James Beard Awards are tonight. Here’s what to know.

June 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the awards and the 10th anniversary of the ceremony taking place in Chicago.

Morgan Schwerin, left, and Aerin Moberg eat Black’s Barbecue while attending the final day of the Windy City Smokeout festival outside the United Center on Aug. 7, 2022, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Summer 2025 in Chicago: All you need to know for movies, concerts, food festivals and more

May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

Here are all of the Tribune's summer 2025 arts, entertainment and food guides.

Outdoor seating at il Carciofo in Chicago’s Fulton Market, May 23, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Patio guide: 25 patios in Chicago for 2025

May 28, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.

We dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza under sparkling lights.

Co-owner Audrey Borden delivers a coffee flight for customers at Coffee Shop of the Year October Cafe in Chicago on Feb. 22, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Readers’ Choice Food Awards winners: 10 restaurants, bars, bakeries and more that impressed Chicago in 2024

March 5, 2025 at 11:03 a.m.

After thousands of votes, here are the 10 winning restaurants, bars and more in the 13th edition of the Tribune Readers' Choice Food Awards.

The 2024 baiduhai Readers' Choice Food Awards. (Aly Morris/baiduhai)

Just a few days remain to vote for your favorite restaurants in the Readers’ Choice Food Awards

February 3, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Less than 10 votes separate first and second place in multiple categories, so every single vote counts.

Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote for your favorite Chicagoland restaurants, bars and more

January 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Tribune food team has selected five finalists in each category, but the rest is up to you.

People attend the James Beard Foundation Awards afterparty at Union Station on June 10, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

James Beard Awards 2025: 22 Chicago chefs, restaurants and bars make semifinalist list

January 23, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and Chicago saw 22 restaurants, chefs and bars make the cut.

Clockwise from top left: quesabirrias, al pastor and steak tacos, birria pizza, birria fries, carne asada nachos and carne asada fries from Tacotlan. (Tacotlan)

6 Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 menus we can’t wait to try

January 22, 2025 at 11:03 a.m.

This year's 17-day event will see more than 470 restaurants from around town participating, from award-winning institutions to newly opened spots to local favorites.

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