Petit Pomeroy announces it’s now open in River North. Inspired by Pomeroy in Winnetka, Petit Pomeroy will offer a refined dining experience with a menu that celebrates French bistro favorites. Guests will be transported to Paris with classics such as Onion Soup Gratinée, Escargot, Bouillabaisse, and daily plats du jour specials like Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon. The ambiance is complemented by a curated wine list and a cocktail program inspired by French brasserie classics. Petit Pomeroy is open daily Sunday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Reservations are now available on…

Chicago’s famed Garrett Popcorn is gearing up to celebrate 75 years in business with a rather sweet offer. In commemoration of Garrett’s 75th anniversary, you can get a small bag of any signature recipe for $1.75 starting Monday, the company said in a news release. The deal runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and is available in-store only, expect for in shops at sports venues and airports. Customers are limited to one bag per transaction, and one offer per item. While the special ends Friday, it isn’t the only deal available this month. From Monday, Sept. 16…

The member-owned grocery store Chicago Market is preparing for construction as it expects to open next year in Uptown’s historic Gerber Building, formerly home to the CTA’s Wilson station. The 13,000-square-foot store at 4618 N. Broadway is being touted as the city’s largest cooperative grocer once it opens. It joins other co-op grocery stores such as Dill Pickle in Logan Square, Sugar Beet in Oak Park and Wild Onion in Rogers Park, which opened in June.But Chicago Market manager Dan Arnett said the store’s size means it will have a bigger impact on the local economy and serve more customers.…

Static Media/Shutterstock It’s no secret that Chicagoans love to eat. From hearty Midwest comfort foods to world-class cuisine influenced by a diverse blend of cultures, you won’t leave the Windy City hungry. Yet, you don’t need to travel all the way to the Second City to dig into Chicago’s famous flavors. Whether you’re a former Chicagoan, avid visitor, or just a fan of “The Bear,” you can get a taste of Chicago delivered to the comfort of your own home. From deep dish pizza to Italian beef, many of your favorite iconic Chicago foods are available to ship nationwide. Between services…

CHICAGO (CBS) — The Taste of Chicago, a now-former summertime favorite, got underway on Friday with a slimmed-down event that’s occurring later this season than in years past.This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.Many of the same vendors return year after year, but only one has been there from the very beginning: Eli’s Cheesecake Company.The establishment was there back on July 4, 1980, for the very first Taste of Chicago, as was Marc Schulman. He remembers serving up…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Get ready for a night of music, food and celebration in support of a great cause. On Monday, September 16, Demera will hold its fourth annual fundraising event, An Evening of Hope: Music & Food for Humanity. Hosted by Chef Tigist Reda, this yearly initiative celebrates culture and cuisine with food from some of Chicago’s top chefs and industry giants.Tickets for An Evening of Hope are $125. Proceeds from the evening are donated to Health Professionals Network for Tigray (HPN4Tigray), a non-profit dedicated to helping those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia and Sudan.”This…

Taste of Chicago returns for 44th year with music, food and Eli’s Cheesecake celebration This year’s food festival features more than 40 vendors and 17 food trucks. The event opened at 11 a.m. Friday and will continue through Sunday, showcasing the diverse food scene in the Windy City. The Brief  The Taste of Chicago runs from Friday to Sunday in Grant Park with over 40 vendors, 17 food trucks, and performances including CeeLo Green.Eli’s Cheesecake Company celebrates its 44th year at the festival with a 1,000-pound cheesecake cut on Saturday.Admission is free, and vendors will accept direct payment instead of…

How ultra-processed food took over the American diet – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Americans are among the biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods in the world. In fact, ultra-processed foods make up more than half of an adult’s diet, and two-thirds of a child’s diet. Those are the findings uncovered in a new CBS documentary that looks at why these foods have become so common in our diets and how gaps in federal regulations are failing to keep pace. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This…

It’s a good sign that grocer Yellow Banana reopened a Save A Lot store in the West Garfield Park neighborhood last week, providing a bit of relief in one of the city’s most parched food deserts.The community’s residents certainly saw it that way, lining up in droves Thursday to attend a reopening ceremony and shop at the store at 420 S. Pulaski Road. But as the Sun-Times Watchdogs reported recently, the Ohio-based Yellow Banana company is also being rocked in other states by store closures, fines, delinquent tax and utility bill payments, health code violations and a $2 million lawsuit.That’s…

Hungry Chicagoans and eager tourists descended on Grant Park near Buckingham Fountain Friday to enjoy the start of the annual Taste of Chicago, with longtime vendors such as Eli’s Cheesecake returning for their 44th year and other eateries, including Oooh Wee It Is, participating for the first time.Neal Heitz, manager of Taste of Chicago in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, has been part of the event for 21 years Reflecting on the event’s history — it was first held in 1980 on July 4th — Heitz said he was happy to see the crowd grow throughout the…