Steve Dolinsky

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Steve Dolinsky

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and NBC Chicago's Food Guy is going all-in. After highlighting Thailand last week, a South Loop coffeeshop staying true to its Indian roots is on the docket this week. It’s a classically trained chef’s dream - opening a coffeeshop based on the chai houses of his native country.

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Steve Dolinsky

Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan, growing up in the shadow of Home Run Inn and Vito & Nicks, but he also spent more than 20 years living in Peru and had several favorite dishes there. One of those dishes is served at a restaurant in Rogers Park, where curiosity has been spiking ever since the new pope was elected. “We have gotten so many different calls, and everybody is just so happy in the community to have a Chicago Peruvian pope,” Isabel Izquierdo, whose family owns Taste of Peru, said.

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Steve Dolinsky

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and NBC Chicago's Steve Dolinsky is going all-in on his favorite restaurants serving up the diverse cuisines of the region throughout the month. The culinary journey begins at a Thai restaurant in Chicago's South Loop operated by group of local Chinese entrepreneurs who are also behind a hot pot concept in Chinatown.

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Steve Dolinsky

The critically acclaimed Galit restaurant in Lincoln Park has a new sibling, right next door. And our Food Guy says it’s quite a departure from the Middle Eastern-focused tasting menu of its big brotherThis new café is almost a polar opposite of its predecessor. No tasting menu, no reservations and a renewed emphasis on its pastry program. In essence, lots of new ideas in a more casual environment, and a dual personality that changes throughout the day.

Mar 27, 2025 | nbcchicago.com | Steve Dolinsky

All year long, NBC Chicago Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has been diving into "Chicago Classics."They're restaurants that are at least 15 years old with consistently good food and atmosphere that you'd be proud to take a tourist to. Tonight, that's Piccolo Sogno, located in the city's River West neighborhood. The brainchild of a chef who worked at Coco Pazzo for a decade before, this River West gem continues to fire on all cylinders showing no signs of slowing down.