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?

Lem's Bar-B-Q, a Chicago BBQ spot, was awarded the prestigious James Beard Award for America's Classics in 2025 for its rib tips, hot links, and one-of-a-kind aquarium-style barbecue pit.

Chicago restaurant Soul and Smoke shares some particular similarities with "The Bear." At its helm is Chef D'Andre Carter, who first started his business serving smoked meats out of a food truck.

Ribfest Chicago continues to be Chicago's most anticipated street festival, welcoming BBQ fans from all over to celebrate the summer at this three-day event!

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.

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

Billy Boy’s, a beloved Chicago Ridge BBQ spot, has closed its doors, leaving longtime fans reminiscing about its iconic ...

A barbecue restaurant was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday afternoon in the Edgewater neighborhood on the North Side of ...