Take a look at our food resolutions for 2012, and then let us know yours. Are there any cuisines that you'd like to feast on or any neighborhoods you can't wait to explore? Let us know! More

Birria tatemada, which at Zaragoza translates roughly to "roasted goat," reflects the family's inspired adaptation of Jalisco's native birria, one that followsa devoted cooking process More

If you've never had proper bangers and mash, one of the great British culinary contributions to the world, head on over to Pleasant House and treat yourself to a plate. Uncommonly juicy, yet not at all greasy, the flavor is mild and subtle. They have a soft snap and just a touch of heat from the white pepper. More

It's gourd season, ya'll! That's right. It's that time of year when pumpkins overwhelm grocery store shelves and restaurant menus. And if there's one thing Chicagoans are crazy about, it's their pumpkin goods. Here are 7 pumpkin sweets we love in the Windy City. More

The summer heat is slowly giving way to crisp fall days in Chicago. Gone (hopefully) are the pummeling heat waves and the unbearable humidity. City drinkers will again start seeking their warmth from the bottom of a glass, which means bourbon season is upon us. Luckily, the Windy City has no shortage of bars serving up unique cocktails that feature the iconic southern libation. Here are five of our favorites. More

If you're in the Windy City and in the barbecue mood, this is something to order by the bucket (and isn't that always fun?). Rib tips. They're one of the top sellers at Lem's Bar-B-Q and it's not difficult to understand why. Each tip points to a deep blend of flavors, merging the powerful tastes of charcoal and hickory smoke with the simple sweetness of pork. Lem's tangy, spicy barbecue sauce adds a molasses-colored kick before the tips find their way into a freshly popped paper bag. More

Let's say you were out last night, and you lost your keys, pants, and girlfriend somewhere on your alcohol-fueled adventure. You're going to need some fuel to get all three back. Head over to Hash Browns in the University Village neighborhood of Chicago to get a Maxwell Street Omelet and some Killer Hash Browns. The omelet contains slices of Polish sausage, grilled onions, grilled pork chop, and your choice of cheese. More

Soggy bread is a sin among sandwiches, but when said bread is a springy Italian roll soaked with jus from slow-roasted, thinly sliced, and heavily seasoned roast beef at Al's #1 Italian Beef, be prepared to forgive. More

What was traditionally the stuff of cliché cop jokes is now the focus of serious culinary attention, catering to all tastes and cultural stylings. Chicago is no exception to the trend, with a scene as varied as donuts themselves. Our Windy City favorites include a 90-year-old bakery, a six-month-old pop-up, a South Side staple, and a James Beard Nominee's Wicker Park dessert destination. More

There are smokehouse inquisitors who would raise an eyebrow at Uncle John's Barbecue, a hole-in-the-wall, South Side smoke joint that serves its aquarium-smoked ribs and rib tips two ways: drowned in barbecue sauce, and drowned in spicy barbecue sauce. More

This week Chicago is gearing up for one of the most popular summer music festivals in the country. Lollapalooza will be held at Grant Park from Friday, August 5th through Sunday, the 7th. If you're in town for the weekend of rocking out and have some extra time to explore the downtown area of Chicago, check out our taco roundup as well as this map of affordable, unique, and delicious places. We've got everything from fried onion loaf to deep-dish pizza to tortas on this map. More

Home Run Inn may be better known nationally for its frozen pizzas, but for generations of Chicagoans, it's a pizzeria first and foremost, and a popular one at that. In one day, I checked out the original location and a frozen pie. Not surprisingly, the fresh ones were vastly superior, but both versions do the tradition proud. More

In any big city, tacos are a great representation of what the local food scene has to offer. Small, simple, and versatile, this is street food at its finest. Or it's a popular chef (ahem, Paul Kahan) doing tacos at their cheffiest-finest. There's quite a bit of diversity on this list: from the homey, traditional carne asada and carnitas to kalbi (Korean short rib) to a crunchy fish taco. More

Given Chicago's recent heat wave, perhaps it was only natural that I went running for the ice cream parlors. On the other hand, I sip malts in winter, spring, and fall, so the heat may just be an excuse for the calories. In any case, after searching high and low, north and south, here are five of the best milkshakes in the city of Chicago. More

Chicago may be known by most as a deep dish town, but in many parts of the city, thin crust is unquestionably king. And while there are a ton of places making old school pies with crisp crusts that are cut into squares, few do it as well as Vito & Nick's Pizzeria. More