Chicago Food Blog

Jamba Juice announced today the Chicago debut of its new food menu of delicious and better-for-you wraps, salads, flatbreads and fruit tea infusions.  Launching initially in 18 area locations, the new menu offers busy Chicagoans a satisfying way to grab a tasty meal on the go without sacrificing quality for speed of service.  The new [...]

Tonight is the night that everyone has been waiting for!  Well, maybe not but it is half priced rib night at Hecky’s BBQ.  For half the price you can fill your belly with delectable BBQ ribs, including their baby back and spare ribs.  With prices like this how could you ask for anything more? http://heckys.com/ [...]

I absolutely love Giordano’s traditional Chicago deep dish pizza! So when I heard that they are now selling their pizzas partially baked and then frozen. You just go on their website where you simply place your order and your amazing traditional Chicago deep dish pizza will be delivered straight to your door in usually 2 [...]

Weiner and Still Champion: Not just a great hot dog. Weiner’s also serves a great burger. If you are really hungry try their huge triple cheeseburger! $ Paradise Pup’s: The bacon cheddar burger was GREAT, as were the 3 layer fries, which include cheddar cheese, sour cream and REAL bacon bits, and the onion rings. [...]

One of my favorite taco stands is underneath the “L” stop on the Red Line at Addison. They have very authentic Mexican tacos, rellenos and tamales. The carne asada taco is wonderful! All of the ingredients are fresh and made right there. The tacos run a cheap $2 a piece and are available just how [...]

So many sandwiches are unexciting and even dull; the same type of bread with the same type of meat in the same type of establishments. Well Minnie’s has certainly broken out of the dull sandwich mold! Although Minnie’s Sandwich Restaurant has only been around for twelve years the story behind their signature Minnie’s burger started [...]

One of my favorite things about spring is having cookouts to enjoy the gorgeous weather. I like to make homemade chili because it’s so versatile and is good on anything. I like my chili to be full of flavor and good and hot. This is a great chili recipe that is great on fries, pasta, [...]

Have a great party or graduation that you need to have catered? Consider Marcello’s Italian Restaurant for all your catering needs. Their extensive menu of pasta, sandwiches and delectable desserts are sure to please a crowd. They have a specialized menu for catering events that is sure to provide more than enough food for your [...]

Made famous by his show, “Mexico: One plate at a time”, Rick Bayless has since made even more of a name for himself with his line of Frontera Organic Salsas and restaurants. His restaurant Frontera Grill is one of the best places in Chicago to get fabulous Mexican food. The restaurant is filled with a [...]

These dainty oranges certainly live up to their name: Cuties. This lesser known orange is a personal favorite because they are superbly easy to peel and incredibly juicy and delicious. On top of that the small size makes them a well proportioned snack. Share Chicago Food:

Chicago is known for having hot nightlife venues, and with all the different choices in Chicago to go for an after-work cocktail, how does one decide? Well, here are three places to go in Chicago, each with their own unique qualities that make them the best places to go in the city: Living Room: Living [...]