Waffles are certainly a popular breakfast item and fried chicken is great for lunch or dinner. But what if you could combine the two?

With the National Restaurant Show coming to town in a few weeks, it seems like everyone is rushing to get open.

If you noticed a lot of little people running around the office Thursday, it's because it was national "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day." And as you know by now, ABC7's Hungry Hound relishes the chance to show his kids what he does all day. So this week, they visited a classic diner where there's something on the menu for everyone.

There has been a lot of talk in the food industry about organic, natural and free-range.

Spring has officially sprung, and one of the first signs in the kitchen is the appearance of ramps on local menus.

Sometimes, the best way to learn how to become a better cook is to hit the streets in search of an ethnic market. ABC7's Hungry Hound says a local cooking instructor is doing just that but she's taking handfuls of eager cooks and eaters along with her.

Our Hungry Hound always appreciates a good sandwich, especially if it's heated and comes on great bread, and has cheese and perhaps an egg over the top.

In Chicago, there are lots of Thai restaurants, but only a handful offering unique, regional dishes.

There is more on the menu than vodka and caviar at a new Russian cafe near Ukrainian Village.

A Russian Soyuz rocket is headed to the international space station. Tuesday's launch carries with it not only cosmonauts from Russia but also South Korea's first astronaut -- 29-year old Yi So-Yeon who plans to carry out scientific experiments during the 12-day mission.