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The Soul Fridge, one of four fixtures of Evanston Community Fridges and standing outside of Soul & Smoke, will be filled with new meals this holiday season. Twelve chefs from Evanston and Chicago will drop off meals in the fridge from Nov. 22 until the end of the year.  According to a news release from...

The Arts & Food Humanity fundraiser, hosted by Demera at Guild Row in Avondale, will and celebrate culture and cuisine with Chicago's top chefs.

Some 10,000 sausages, 12,000 pounds of ribs, 18,000 pounds of brisket and 12,000 pounds of pulled pork will be served up at the four-day fest in Chicago.

Its time to get your Independence Day weekend plans in order. Here are some suburban restaurant specials to get you started.

Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. We spoke to several Black chefs about the importance of the occasion, and how barbecue is a favored centerpiece for Juneteenth celebrations.

This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.

There is great pastrami at Chicago-area Jewish delis, but Tribune food critic Nick Kindelsperger says his favorite is made at barbecue joints.

After working with Soul & Smoke, Manny's deli will feature knish collabs with 3 Little Pigs Chi, Brown Sugar Bakery, Gene & Georgetti and more.

North Shore Restaurant Month is offering deals in February, and Dine Morton Grove is offering a chance to win $25 gift certificates.

At Lexington Betty, chef Dominique Leach has some of Chicago's best barbecue, rib tips and brisket on the city's South Side.