CHICAGO — A Chicago BBQ spot was award the prestigious James Beard Award Wednesday. Lem’s Bar-B-Q, located at 11 E 75th Street on the city’s South Side, received the James Beard America’s Classics ...

Discover the best BBQ joints in Illinois, from Chicago to small towns, where smoky flavors and tender meats outshine the ...

Illinois barbecue doesn’t brag, it just delivers. Ribs, brisket, and smoky joints that stay on your mind long after the tray’s empty.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although barbecue has a long history in the Chicago area — the Chicago Tribune traces its first mentions in the press back to the ...

Smoque BBQ was named the best barbeque in Illinois by lovefood.com. Located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, the restaurant is known for its Texas-style brisket. Owner Barry Sorkin also recommends ...

The best part about Chicago’s BBQ scene is that we aren’t beholden to a particular region—from St. Louis to Kansas City to Carolina to the elusive McDonald’s McRib. You’ll find all of Chicago’s ...

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 ...

On Season One, Episode Four of Roadfood, host Misha Collins visited the South Side of Chicago, a place known for its BBQ joints. This dish captures the essence of all the area has to offer in that ...