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From a one-off in Lake View, to the largest chain in South Korea planting a dozen locations locally, Korean fried chicken has been making inroads in the Chicago here for years. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky explored a few local Korean fried chicken joints.

When it comes to fried chicken, Korean cooks have a unique perspective.

European-style cured meats are the focus of a new café in Logan Square, but there’s more than just meat and cheese boards on the menu. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky went for a visit.

With the coronavirus pandemic, the definition of a restaurant has changed in the past 18 months. Several cooks have gone out on their own, doing pop-ups or selling directly to customers.

From Cambodian fare to hearty Midwestern comfort food, plenty of different dishes can be found at a Monday-only pop-up series in Irving Park. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky went for a visit.

The Chicago area has dozens of Thai restaurants, but according to Steve Dolinsky, NBC 5’s Food Guy, only a handful seem to cook as if their relatives were visiting from Thailand.
Rainbow Thai Cuisine – 4825 N. Western Ave.
In-ON Thai – 4641 N. Broadway
Aroy Thai Chicago – 4654 N. Damen Ave.