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Daly's Donuts' Leap of Faith to Brick and Mortar is Paying Off
ENTREPRENEURSHIP l For Conor and Alejandra Daly, the big news at their Daly’s Donuts is that things are feeling normal six months after opening their first store...
Bob Benenson
6 days ago9 min read
Soul & Smoke's Superb Barbecue Has Beautiful New Home in Evanston
CHICAGO CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS l Soul & Smoke built a following for its BBQ through carryout spaces. They've now opened their 1st sitdown spot with a beautiful decor
Bob Benenson
Sep 22 min read
Uncommon Ground Owners Retiring, Seek Like-Minded New Owner
RESTAURANTS l The owners of Uncommon Ground, a Chicago farm to table pioneer, are retiring after 35 years and seek a like-minded new operator to sustain their legacy
Bob Benenson
Mar 163 min read
The Stars — and Customers — Lined Up for Daly's Donuts' Grand Opening
ENTREPRENEURS l The couple behind Daly's Donuts built a fan base at farmers markets. That paid off with a down-the-block line for the opening of their first store...
Bob Benenson
Mar 83 min read
CIMA Takes Flight With Dinner Series Highlighting Farm to Table Ethos
CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS l CIMA restaurant's collaboration dinner on Feb. 19 teamed its chefs with Chicago area stars. This photo essay also preview the upcoming dinner
Bob Benenson
Mar 13 min read
Chef Bill Kim and Friends Headline Dinner at Rosemont's CIMA Thursday
CHEFS l CIMA restaurant near O'Hare Airport is hosting a 2/19 dinner featuring an incredible chef lineup and a menu that speaks to their devotion to local sourcing..
Bob Benenson
Feb 162 min read
James Beard Foundation Names 2026 Awards Semi-Finalists
RESTAURANTS l The James Beard Foundation has released the list of 2026 semifinalists for its annual award. Chicago (Local Food Forum's home base) is well-represented
Bob Benenson
Jan 212 min read
Two Chef Legends to Pair With Rising Stars for Jan. 22 Dinner in Rosemont
RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL SOURCING l The chefs at CIMA, located near O'Hare, emphasize local sourcing — and are holding a dinner featuring 2 leading farm to table chefs
Bob Benenson
Jan 192 min read
Chicago Chefs Cook New Campaign Seeks to Boost Restaurant Traffic
RESTAURANT BUSINESS l Restaurants face an array of existential challenges. The Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit aims to help by persuading diners to eat out often...
Bob Benenson
Nov 17, 20252 min read
New Publican Executive Chef Had Much Deserved Celebration
CHEFS l Rob Levitt is the new executive chef at The Publican, a restaurant that helped spark the transition of Chicago's meatpacking district into a culinary mecca..
Bob Benenson
Aug 23, 20253 min read
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