The Northman’s ninth annual Oktoberfest spans three weekends on the Chicago Riverwalk, with Hammerschlagen and 16-inch pretzels on tap.

The Illinois-born canned drink chain is taking over roughly 1,660 square feet at Town Center at Creekside, its second Texas cafe after San Antonio.

Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar, founded by a Toledo native and his New Jersey-born wife, now has a Main Street address.

The smashburger pop-up sensation is putting down roots on Vine Street, with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake on the menu.

The Chicago-area pizza chain is setting up shop at 126 E. Lincoln Ave. in Hinckley, with hiring to follow closer to opening.

Nudes opens on South Crescent Heights Boulevard with halva, baklava and olive oil toppings.

The Peruvian pop-up is taking a step toward a permanent home.

A Longwood filing points to a new Dairy Queen near State Road 434 and U.S. 1792, blizzards and Flamethrower burgers included.

Claudia Sheinbaum praised Redwood City's carnitas scene, tying it to decades of migration from Aguililla, Michoacán.

Eight women bartenders face off atop Merchant + Trade this Sunday, with last year's winner Alley setting a high bar.

Jala Indian Cuisine has opened on Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.

The new Teele Square restaurant has a 14-seat bar room and a 32-seat dining room, plus additional seating at its two bars, with a name pulled from a Blues Traveler lyric.

The award-winning festival closes its second weekend this Saturday and Sunday with cooking demos and Garlic 101 classes.