Admit it, you were taking notes of all the places Sydney ate at during that Season 2 episode of “The Bear” so you can follow in her footsteps next time you’re in the Windy City. Well, delete that checklist, because Chicago Food & City Tours is all over that.For the uninitiated, Hulu’s smash hit follows chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) as he returns home to run his family’s restaurant. He takes the audience and the show’s characters on a journey from Italian beef sandwiches to haute cuisine.During Episode 3 of the second season, sous chef Sydney Adamu (Ayo…

The neon sign outside of Silver Crest Donut Shop will no longer shine brightly at night — the long-running 24-hour restaurant and bar is now closed as of Monday, July 29, the San Francisco Standard reports. Since the news broke, it’s been a crowded field of news articles displaying both appreciation and candor around the mythos of this restaurant at 340 Bayshore Boulevard. The interior of the doughnut shop has been described as “something from a David Lynch film” or a “portal to another dimension.” “Hard to pinpoint exactly when the clock stopped,” a 2023 Alta profile reads, “but judging…

Themed restaurants in Houston turn dining out with kids into an exciting adventure. Keep those kids from getting bored while waiting for food with one of these unique and engaging themed restaurants in Houston. Whether your kids are into animals, sports, music, or something different, there’s something on our list to spark every child’s imagination. Check out our Houston restaurant guide for more kid-friendly eating-out ideas.  Family-Friendly Themed Houston Restaurants   The Aquarium in downtown Houston boasts a large restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Aquarium  1. Aquarium restaurant – Downtown This restaurant in Houston offers a captivating underwater dining experience…

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hatch green chile season is officially upon us, and Fry’s Food Stores is celebrating by roasting this delicious pepper at some Valley locations on Saturday!The chiles are grown on local farms in the Hatch Valley of southwestern New Mexico’s Rio Grande region. In just a day, the peppers are picked, packed and shipped to Fry’s stores in as little as 24 hours after harvest. The fresh Private Selection™ Hatch Chiles are now available for a limited time at all Fry’s Food Stores.Here are the Arizona locations that will be roasting chiles outside on Saturday from 8 a.m.…

click to enlarge Photo by BurkleHagen Angie’s Soul Cafe Yesterday, we reported on the impending closure of Sauce the City in University Heights. That restaurant will be closing its doors following this Saturday’s business hours. But today we have learned that the space (14480 Cedar Rd.) already has been claimed by Akin Affrica, owner of Soul Republic United Restaurants. That restaurant group includes Angie’s Soul Cafe, Zanzibar Soul Fusion, Cleveland Breakfast Club and the Vegan Club.Within the next 30 days or so, Affrica will open an Angie’s Soul Cafe in the former Sauce the City space, he says.”It might not be the full-blown Angie’s…

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The next time you want a good steak in Kentucky, maybe try out the best steakhouse in the entire state.Kentucky has no shortage of great restaurants that have been open for years. These restaurants have become staples in that area where people must go whenever they are in town. They are restaurants that can even become bucket-list places to dine at. Whether it be comfort food, burgers, fried chicken, seafood, Italian, Mexican, steakhouses, or any other type of restaurant, there are certain places that stand out among the rest. Out of all of the possibilities, it can be somewhat difficult to decide…

Get ready, foodies — Charleston, South Carolina, renowned for its mouthwatering, award-winning cuisine, is about to elevate its culinary scene even further. The inaugural Charleston Food & Wine Classic, in the heart of the charming Holy City, promises to be an unparalleled gastronomic experience.This three-day celebration will feature more than 50 celebrity chef demonstrations, endless wine, beer and spirits, and access to exclusive events. Presented by top culinary and travel publications Food & Wine, Southern Living and Travel + Leisure, this event marks a significant milestone in Charleston’s culinary calendar.Passes to the classic include a comprehensive culinary journey, starting with…

A former weapons arsenal on Governors Island is getting a $10 million facelift that will bring new dining options and a large event space to the island that sits in the heart of New York Harbor, according to media reports. In addition to reimagining Taco Vista, a casual Mexican fare that has been on the 172-acre island since 2018, the historic Building 140 will house Priscilla’s, a year-round cafe with light fare and crafted cocktails, and the Riverline, an indoor-outdoor full-service restaurant, according to amNY. There will be a commissary kitchen servicing all three eateries and event space offering scenic waterfront…

Beth D’Addono has written about food and travel for Gambit, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Eater and more. She’s also a past president of New Orleans’ chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, a philanthropic group dedicated to the restaurant and hospitality world. D’Addono recently published “City Eats: New Orleans,” the second book in a new culinary series from Harper Collins. The book features profiles of more than 50 New Orleans restaurants, plus recipes and sidebars about the city’s cuisine. D’Addono will do a series of happy hour book events with featured chefs, and upcoming events include Aug. 21 at Antoine’s,…