The Food Guy

Black History Month is underway, and NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky says if you’re going to take a look back at Chicago’s Black history, you have to look closely at barbecue.

The Lunar New Year begins this weekend, and many families will be celebrating by eating symbolic foods. Noodles for long life; vegetables for wealth; whole fish for abundance. says you’ll find all of the above at any hot pot restaurant in town. The majority of hot pots are in or around Chinatown, but there are differences in broth, as...

Just because it’s the middle of winter, doesn’t mean you can’t still cook with vegetables. They might be a little heartier now, but that’s just fine for one local chef, who’s also the author of a new book on the subject. Steve Dolinsky joining us tonight with the story. Sarah Grueneberg is a child of the Midwest, who grew...

Most coffee shops are content with serving delicious offerings in mugs and cups, but for two local businesses, their goals are more expansive, sharing foods that share the stories of their respective cultures.

When you think about food from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the winter, you think heavy dishes and hearty portions. That’s the approach one couple is taking at their revamped restaurant, where they used to focus on barbecue. They still use the smoker, as well as the live fire, and the cooking is way more interesting than just a...

After spending many hours in the kitchen this week, Chicago-area residents are undoubtedly ready to kick back and order pizzas this weekend, and NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has a quartet of suggestions.

Sometimes a celebration comes in the form of thoughtful cocktails and a few well-chosen bites, rather than a blowout dinner. And if you want to get dressed up and put on a dress or a jacket, these two new options provide plenty of opportunities to raise a glass in style, according to NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky.