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Chefs Giada De Laurentiis and Stephanie Izard bring taste of celebrity to Hollywood Casino Aurora

Chefs Giada De Laurentiis and Stephanie Izard bring taste of celebrity to Hollywood Casino Aurora

“At the end of the day, people want more than just a plate of great food, they want to be wined and dined, they want to have an experience,” Giada De Laurentiis said of her new restaurant, Sorella by Giada, which recently opened at Hollywood Casino Aurora.

 
Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at Oberweis

Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at Oberweis

Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.

 
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Lou Malnati’s opens renovated Buffalo Grove restaurant with new patio

Lou Malnati’s opens renovated Buffalo Grove restaurant with new patio

Lou Malnati’s recently completed renovation of its Buffalo Grove restaurant, featuring a new outdoor patio, updated interior and exterior, and design elements that reflect the building’s history, according to a news release.

 
Wahlburgers in St. Charles closes abruptly Monday

Wahlburgers in St. Charles closes abruptly Monday

A month shy of its sixth anniversary, Wahlburgers in St. Charles announced on social media Monday that it would close the location immediately.

 
Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awards

Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awards

Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.

 
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Truly nostalgic: McDonald’s new fried apple pie can’t live up to its lore

Truly nostalgic: McDonald’s new fried apple pie can’t live up to its lore

You can understand why McDonald’s reintroduced the fried apple pie for America’s birthday. The symbolism is too tantalizing to resist. But can the modern iteration of the handheld pastry compete with the treat of childhood memory?

 
It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your pet

It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your pet

Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.

 
After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID

After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID

A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,” a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.

 
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