Pitmasters traveled from across the country this month for Windy City Smokeout, a barbecue showcase of meats and sauces, to cook up their own distinct styles. Attendees could enjoy smoked beef with ...

From Korean lollipop chicken to crunchy jumbo wings doused in mild sauce, here are 21 of the best chicken wings in Chicago.

Warm up this October with Illinois BBQ buffets that deliver smoky meats, hearty sides, and comfort in every bite.

Barbecue is a classic summertime staple. And with the season in full swing, it’s an ideal time to indulge. Lawn care platform LawnStarter recently ranked the best BBQ cities across the U.S. Here’s ...

Although barbecue has a long history in the Chicago area — the Chicago Tribune traces its first mentions in the press back to the 1850s — barbecue restaurants didn't come along until much later. Most ...

CHICAGO — The New York Times has unveiled this year’s list of America’s best restaurants, and two local spots made the cut. The list, which was released on Tuesday, names what the newspaper considers ...

In the pantheon of American barbecue cities like Memphis and Kansas City, Chicago rarely gets top billing. But the Windy City has a smoked meat tradition all its own, born from its industrial past and ...

Sanders BBQ Supply Co. and Cariño in Chicago and Robin in St. Louis recently made The New York Times’ best restaurants list for 2025. Anna Kim Getty Images Two Illinois restaurants recently made The ...

Before you launch into the usual smoke-related BBQ cracks, consider that the blaze closed the restaurant indefinitely. Judging from the restaurant’s dire message this morning—“We'll be back somewhere, ...