Thanks to a diverse melting pot of influences, Chicago-style BBQ as interesting and distinctive as any other of the country's regional barbecue styles.

What’s Chicago barbecue, exactly? Five local pitmasters give their takes. St. Louis has its brisket and Alabama has its sauce. But what is Chicago’s BBQ claim to fame?

These barbecue joints are true hole-in-the-wall gems. They're loyal to their customers, they're off the beaten track, and ...

Chicago-style BBQ may not be known widely around the country, but it does have a rich history and tradition. It’s also delicious!

It's called Boogie's Chicago Style BBQ and it has mouths watering all over town. Lamont Wait is the owner, and he was born and raised around Chicago-style BBQ.

Chicago-style BBQ leans into hardwood smoke and heavily seasoned meats, often finished with a vinegary sauce that cuts through the richness.

In Season One, Episode Four ("Chicago, IL: BBQ"), Roadfood host Misha Collins visits Chicago to learn about South Chicago BBQ Chicken.

The reigning rib tip institution Lem’s Bar-B-Q in Chicago received an America’s Classics honor from the James Beard Award Foundation recognizing longtime cultural touchstones.