Ultimate Guide to Grilling: Tools and Tips for the Best Backyard Eats
We might be staying in, but we can still cookout.
4 Grilling Tips From Windy City Smokeout Co-Founder Doug Psaltis
Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago July 13-15 for a weekend of barbecue, beer, and country music. With more than 40,000 guests expected to attend the sixth annual celebration, it’s safe to say that fest co-founder and Bub City chef Doug Psaltis knows a thing or two about entertaining. Here, the barbecue legend spills four […]
7 Recipes to Shake Up Your Memorial Day Barbecue
Memorial Day is almost here, and with it the unofficial kick-off to summer and, more importantly, grilling season. While burgers and hotdogs always hit the spot, why not surprise your friends and family with some more unexpected grilled specialties? These recipes will help you expand your barbecue horizons — from appetizers to desserts (yes, you […]
Chicago’s Top Chefs Share Their Favorite Labor Day Grilling Tips and Recipes
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s just about time to stock up on the ice cold beer, cue up some afternoon tunes, and fire up the focal point for the main event: the grill. And while brats and burgers are always a good idea come party time, guests are bound to […]
7 Local Eats and Drinks to Bring to Any Barbecue
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and if you’re not planning to throw your own pre-fireworks fête, the best thing you can do is show up to someone else’s bearing the best eats and drinks in town. Luckily for us, the Chicagoland area has plenty of them made by some of the most […]
Celebrate National Barbecue Month at 13 of Chicago’s Best Spots
May is National Barbecue Month, which means it’s time to channel your inner carnivore. Chicago may not have a nationally recognized barbecue style like the Carolinas, Texas, Memphis and Kansas City do, but these 13 restaurants in the city and ’burbs are churning out authentic finger-licking barbecue fare with their own unique flare. So roll […]
Backyard Barbecued Ribs
Labor Day marks the sad end of our beloved summer, so why not make the most of the holiday with a backyard barbecue? Our family loves ribs, so years ago I came up with a tasty rub and quick barbecue sauce that pleased us all. When we moved to Highland Park in 1985, a […]
Barbecue Grill: Time to Replace?
Is it time to replace that 20-year-old grill caked in grease, or should you see if you can make it last another year?
The Ultimate Rib Smack Down
Five couples, three grills and 75 rib recipes …
Texas Pork Spareribs
These ribs are the new standard for homemade BBQ, smoky with a kick of heat at the end.
