Pamela Parseghian

The 2011 Chicago Michelin Guide will debut in November.

Salad concepts’ inexpensive operations, their image of healthfulness and the ability to let patrons customize their meals all make the segment ripe for growth.
 Other chains are banking on increased interest in main-course salads as well.

The chain promises real, untouched food in ads.

Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group based in New York City, established the first Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in 2003, in part to prove that his new Blue Smoke barbecue restaurant could stand up to authentic barbeque.

Blueberries and lobster are the summer highlights.

Creative new drinks aimed at pint-sized patrons are flooding restaurant menus.