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James Beard finalists
Industry News  /  April 9, 2025
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard finalists

Industry News  /  March 18, 2025
by Jodie Jacobs

Trend findings for 2025

“Restaurants are performing slightly better than last year. 54% of restaurant rated their 2024 business performance as excellent/good, signaling a cautious but growing optimism in the industry. Majority of restaurants are continuing to raise their menu prices although with limits. Spend Increasing prices have potential

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Desert for the Holidays II
Industry News  /  December 18, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Desert for the Holidays II

Fudge for the holidays
Recipes/Tips  /  December 17, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Fudge for the holidays

Restaurants/Shops  /  September 26, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Elegant and delish

You may walk into Perry’s Steak House and Grille in Vernon Hills not knowing what to expect. It is an impressive, valeted, stand-alone outside the Hawthorn Mall on Milwaukee Avenue. It doesn’t look like any of the hamburger or breakfast/lunch spots in the shopping centers

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James Beard Taste America Twenty Chefs events
Industry News  /  July 29, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard Taste America Twenty Chefs events

Reunion at Navy Pier
Industry News, Restaurants/Shops  /  July 18, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Reunion at Navy Pier

James Beard Awards and Events
Industry News  /  June 5, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard Awards and Events

JB American Classics Awards
Industry News, Restaurants/Shops  /  March 1, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

JB American Classics Awards

Restaurant and Chef semifinalists recently announced
Industry News  /  February 5, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Restaurant and Chef semifinalists recently announced

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James Beard finalists
Industry News  •  April 9, 2025
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard finalists

Industry News  •  March 18, 2025
by Jodie Jacobs

Trend findings for 2025

Desert for the Holidays II
Industry News  •  December 18, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Desert for the Holidays II

James Beard Taste America Twenty Chefs events
Industry News  •  July 29, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard Taste America Twenty Chefs events

Reunion at Navy Pier
Industry News  •  July 18, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

Reunion at Navy Pier

James Beard Awards and Events
Industry News  •  June 5, 2024
by Jodie Jacobs

James Beard Awards and Events

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