I Love Grill & Lemonade sausage platter ... and restaurant critic at the Chicago Reader. He's been a staffer since 1995. His story about outlaw charcuterie appeared in Best Food Writing 2010.

Not every great restaurant in Chicago—just the ones you should have on your list while you’re getting acquainted.

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake ... This is also the place to go for a bite of Polish sausage. Head over to the Maxwell Street Market just east of the neighborhood for sausages ...

If Superdawg is the prom queen of Chicago hot dogs, Gene & Jude’s is the cool kid who skips prom to start a band in their ...

If you're going to hop in your car to get something to eat, you might as well go to a place where you can get your meal ...

Whether it's part of a hearty breakfast or savory dinner, sausage always has a place at the table. But which seasoned, savory ...

Brian Kramp is in Franklin getting a hands-on lesson on filling and pinching pierogis for one of their upcoming cooking ...

Zel's Roast Beef closed for good on Friday at its original location. The Zel's Roast Beefs at 6909 Columbia Ave, Hammond and ...

More than half the letters were already filled in when he guessed “Treat yourself a round of sausage,” the latest in a long line of comically poor guesses that virtually ensured his induction ...

Beyond the Michelin stars and trending hot spots, Chicago is fueled by a warm mix of family-owned restaurants with well-worn ...

Fat Johnnie’s is the wild child of the Chicago hot dog scene. This tiny shack on Western Avenue looks like it was assembled ...