A Culinary Legacy Preserved: Remembering Chicago’s Jewish Delicatessens

By Culinary Historians Editorial Desk On Monday, November 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM via Zoom, the Culinary Historians will host an evening dedicated to one of the most significant pillars…

Chicago Hotel Strike Escalates: Labor Unrest Hits Ahead of Marathon Weekend

By Sean O’Neill | October 9, 2026 The hospitality landscape in Chicago faced a significant disruption this Friday as hundreds of unionized hotel workers walked off the job at six…

From Grant Park to Global Icon: A Culinary Journey Through Chicago’s Storied History

The Culinary Historians of Chicago are set to host a landmark virtual event on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central Time. The session, featuring guest speaker Mary Slowik,…

The Rhythm of Northalsted: Backbeat Hotel Brings Glamour and House Music Heritage to Chicago

The landscape of Chicago’s Northalsted—the historic heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community—is poised for a transformation that bridges the gap between the neighborhood’s storied past and its high-design future. Following…