The 25 Bars Everyone Should Visit In Their Lifetime
Alison Millington | Insider | August 29, 2018 Finding hidden gem bars and restaurants is one of the best parts of travelling — but it can be hard not to fall into the tourist traps. Jurgen Lijcops, who has 28 years of experience working in food and drink, put...
When the Menu Says ‘Organic,’ But Not All the Food Is
Priya Krishna | The New York Times | August 13, 2018 About four years ago, Gil Rosenberg started eating at Bareburger, an international restaurant chain, after undergoing surgery that left him prone to infection and more inclined to eat organic meat. And the sign...
New State Law Has Craft Beer Owners Fearing For Their Futures
Ashok Selvam | Eater Chicago | August 21, 2018 The surge in brewery taproom openings in Chicago may delight typical beer drinkers, but they pose a threat to some bars which are seeing fewer customers. Several popular Chicago craft beer owners are voicing concerns over...
Profitable Eateries: 50 Highest Grossing Restaurants In The US
Colman Andrews | USA Today | August 9, 2018 The restaurant business is a tough one. The average lifespan of a restaurant is five years and by some estimates, up to 90 percent of new ones fail within the first year. There are, however, some very successful exceptions...
Public Act 100-0663 Provides Newfound Flexibility to Local Liquor License Applicants
Patrick Wartan | Taft Stettinius & Hollister | August 10, 2018 On Aug. 2, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Public Act 100-0663 , which amends the Liquor Control Act and gives local governments the flexibility to grant liquor licenses for locations...
Emanuel To Let Aspiring Chefs, Retailers Test Concepts In Vacant Storefronts
Fran Spielman | Chicago Sun-Times | July 24 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel will move Wednesday to implement his innovative plan to allow aspiring chefs and new retailers to test their concepts in vacant restaurants and storefronts. Pop-up permitting was just one of a host of...
Yelp To Display Health Inspection Ratings On Restaurant Pages Nationwide
Andria Cheng | Forbes | July 24, 2018 Restaurants and other food service operators with subpar hygiene and health inspection records, take note: Review site Yelp is set to display those scorecards on business pages listed on its platform nationwide. Yelp, which first...
The 50 Best Restaurants
Jeff Ruby & Carrie Schedler | Chicago Magazine | July, 2018 Chicago's essential destinations, from haute tasting menus to inventive street food. No. 1: Alinea No. 2: Oriole No. 3: Lula Cafe No. 4: Schwa No. 5: Topolobampo Full List
New Coworking App Utilizing Empty Restaurant Space Nears Launch
Matthew Rothstein | Bisnow Philadelphia | June 1, 2018 A new coworking app is set to launch in Philadelphia with the goal of reducing the industry's cost and dependence on office buildings. WEach Seats, the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Matthew Weaver and Sarina...
The Wiener’s Circle Property Is For Sale
Ashok Selvam | Eater Chicago | June 26, 2018 No, the sky isn’t falling, but a Tuesday morning report puts the future of The Wiener’s Circle in doubt. The 36-year-old Lincoln Park hot dog stand is famous for spirited late-night banter between customers and staff. There...
It’s Going To Take More Than A Cheesecake Factory To Save The Mall Food Court
Cameron Sperance | Bisnow | June 17, 2018 The restaurant industry was the perceived saving grace of shopping centers during the retail apocalypse. When mall owners were faced with the conundrum of how to fill vacant spaces, food and beverage concepts were a viable...
Uber Envisions Technology That Identifies Drunk Passengers
Chloe Aiello | CNBC | June 11, 2018 Ride-hailing apps, like Uber, have become known as safer alternatives to driving when intoxicated. Now the company is looking to learn a lot more about its late-night riders. Uber filed a patent application Thursday, first spotted...