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Smoque Barbecue produces some of the city’s best Texas-style brisket. But when the owners accidentally got sent a package of steaks instead of brisket, they decided to see what they tasted like after throwing them in the smoker. The result is Chicago’s latest neighborhood steakhouse.

Smoque Barbecue produces some of the city’s best Texas-style brisket. But when the owners accidentally got sent a package of steaks instead of brisket, they decided to see what they tasted like after throwing them in the smoker. The result is Chicago’s latest neighborhood steakhouse.

The James Beard Awards, “known as the Oscars of the food world,” will honor the country’s best chefs, writers and restaurants on Monday night. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has the details on some local restaurants and chefs up for coveted awards.

The James Beard Awards, “known as the Oscars of the food world,” will honor the country’s best chefs, writers and restaurants on Monday night. The ceremony has been held in Chicago the past several years, as is the case once again. While several local nominees are up for awards, there are few national nominees this year. Typically, Chicago has...

Spanish restaurants in Chicago are pretty rare. Also, most tend to have the same things: tapas, paella and sangria, but a River North eatery is focused on a different region of the country. Steve Dolinsky has more details.

Spanish restaurants in Chicago are pretty rare. Also, most tend to have the same things: tapas, paella and sangria. But a new restaurant in River North is focusing on Spain’s Basque region, where the cooking can be wildly different The dialect is different in Northern Spain, and so is the food. Basque Country has its own traditions, drawing from...

A tiny Mexican restaurant is dedicated to making dishes from scratch, including the traditional mole. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky goes for a visit.

Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen in Chicago, but every now and then, I come across a hidden gem.

In Wicker Park, the cooks at Café Istanbul say they’re the only ones making cag kebab in the U.S., and it’s hard to find proof otherwise. The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky provides you with the introduction to this remarkable eatery.

In Wicker Park, the cooks at Café Istanbul say they’re the only ones making cag kebab in the U.S., and it’s hard to find proof otherwise. Just like Istanbul, sourcing lamb is key.

Chicago is known for many edible icons. Deep-dish, hot dogs and Italian beef are some of the classics. The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has the details.

Chicago is known for many edible icons. Deep-dish, hot dogs and Italian beef are some of the classics. But there are many more, all of which have been researched and documented in a new book by a pair of local food writers. Don’t forget the pepper-and-egg sandwich and taffy grapes, found at your neighborhood steak and lemonade joint. Chicago...

The month of May marks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are some tremendous food options in the city and suburbs that diners can use to celebrate. The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has the details.

The month of May marks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are some tremendous food options in the city and suburbs that diners can use to celebrate.

Three restaurants, each with a different concept, have set up shop in Lakeview’s former Southport Lanes. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky stops by for a visit.

The former Southport Lanes in Lakeview is now three different concepts, offering a variety of dining experiences.

A number of successful Chicago restaurant groups have slowly been adding to their portfolios in Los Angeles. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky recently visited a few while on the West Coast.

A number of successful Chicago restaurant groups have slowly been adding to their portfolios on the West Coast.

South Side barbecue tradition is alive and well at Uncle John’s, which occupies a sliver of a space between a cellular store and a taco joint, in a Homewood gas station parking lot. NBC 5’s The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky introduces you to this incredible eatery.

South Side barbecue tradition is alive and well at Uncle John’s, which occupies a sliver of a space between a cellular store and a taco joint, in a Homewood gas station parking lot.