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Owners say they need the surcharges to stay in business and remain competitive. Critics say it’s a sneaky way to increase the tab without raising menu prices.

Chef José Sosa grew up in Michoacán, Mexico, and got his start in restaurants at 16 years old as a dishwasher in Chicago. But Italy is where he really fell in love with food. “In Italy, it’s all about the flavors directly in front of you, those which are cultivated in your backyard,” Sosa said. His passion for the minimalist approach to Italian pasta, seafood and steak is now on display at ...

A $2,500 grant will be awarded, and the prize winner will have access to coaching sessions to help support their business.

The Black Women's Expo is seeking to make a meaningful impact on a deserving small business related to the food industry through the BWe NEXT PowHer Business

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Merry Green, President of MGPG Events and creator of the Black Women's Expo, will host a unique spin-off event titled "Bagels and Bosses" Brunch and Business

Our weekly roundup of the Tribune's entertainment and dining coverage includes reviews for "Les Miserables," African cuisine in Chicago and a new memoir by Sister Jean.

Soulé and chef-owner Bridgette Flagg just uprooted the Ukrainian Village favorite to bring it back to the Creole restaurant's North Lawndale home in Chicago, writes Tribune food critic Louisa Chu.

The Mediterranean-inspired Pistores restaurant has what co-owner Joel Reno described as an “eclectic menu meant to be fun and creative.”

In honor of Black History Month, FOX 32 is profiling several Black-owned restaurants that are doing more than just feeding people – they are giving back and making a name for themselves.