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 ...

Discover the Illinois BBQ chains locals rely on for smoky meats, rich sauces, and comforting sides that never disappoint.

For nearly 20 years one northwest side restaurant has been working to match the right meat, smoke, rub, and sauces for the perfect barbecue. Smoque creates those delicious blends from scratch ranking ...

Although barbecue has a long history in the Chicago area — the Chicago Tribune traces its first mentions in the press back to the 1850s — barbecue restaurants didn't come along until much later. Most ...

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 ...

Any good recipe is rooted in family origins, but it often involves some variation and experimentation as it is passed through generations. Similarly, as folks move and travel and try new things, ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Smoque BBQ has launched a trademark battle with the ...