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Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook brings the kitchen to your table with gnocchi-making classes

By Rick West
Sep 22, 2026 3:43 pm - Diners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, or at least a little sticky, can learn the art of making gnocchi and then enjoy a four-course meal afterward on Sept. 30 and Oct. 20 and 21 at Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook. “People always leave saying what a great time they had,” said Chris Favero, who frequently leads the classes.
Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and more

By Rick West
Sep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown Aurora

By David Sharos | For the Aurora Beacon-News
Sep 21, 2026 5:06 pm - Aurora's Fall Food Truck Festival returns Friday, Sept. 25, featuring over 30 food trucks, with offerings ranging from burgers and barbecue to vegan options and desserts.
Betty Liu’s Sesame-Cumin Chicken is double-fried for flavor and crispiness

By BETTY LIU
Sep 18, 2026 9:28 am - Deep-fry (zhà), a well-known technique where the food is fried in a pool of hot oil, which both cooks it and creates a crispy exterior, is used throughout the “Frying” chapter in the cookbook “The Chinese Way.”
Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

By Samantha Nelson | For the Chicago Tribune
Sep 17, 2026 10:37 am - Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun.
Award-winning chocolate chip cookies the perfect mix of sweet and chewy

By Penny Kazmier
Sep 16, 2026 5:29 am - What makes a chocolate chip cookie good enough to win over the judges at the county fair? According to the 13-year-old blue-ribbon winner (and Penny Kazmier’s cousin), it’s “the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and just the right amount of chocolate.”
‘It’s a family affair’: Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine training next generation while expanding to second location

By Rick West
Sep 15, 2026 4:40 pm - A second-generation pizzaiolo is passing on what he’s learned in a 35-year-career to the third generation at Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine as they prepare to expand the family-owned brand.
Dining out: 79¢ pork chop or prime rib sandwich at Perry’s, pumpkin season at STK Steakhouse and more

By Rick West
Sep 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is bringing back its #FlashbackFriday during which you could get a 79-cent lunch. Plus, there are new savory and sweet pumpkin dishes and cocktails at STK, a new happy hour at Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook and more.
Mouthfeel joins flavor as a food industry focus to satisfy consumers craving extra texture

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Sep 14, 2026 8:06 am - The food and beverage industry is putting a bigger focus on texture when developing new products. Industry experts say the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth has become as big a draw as flavor to many consumers.
St. Charles hobbyist baker battles pastry professionals on Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’

By Rick West
Sep 11, 2026 5:10 pm - St. Charles hobbyist baker Elizabeth Suwanski will appear on Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship,” which has its season 12 premiere at 8 p.m. Monday.

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