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Chicago’s Best of the Southland: Rib Brothers

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Elliott’s Take: Michael Manning knows a thing or two about barbecue. After all, he’s been doing it since he was a little boy. And after selling BBQ out of his trunk, I am oh-so-glad he finally opened up shop in Alsip.


Chicago’s Best of the Southland Episode

Chicago’s Best of Pulaski: Demon Dawgs

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Brittney Payton ends our journey down Pulaski at a devilishly good drive-up spot in Alsip.

Chicago’s Best of Pulaski

Chicago’s Best Pizza 4: Nino’s Pizzeria

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Elliott Bambrough goes deep in Alsip for thick, meaty slice of sausage pizza.

Chicago’s Best Pizza 4

Top 10 Fan Favorites of 2016

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2016 was a banner year for Chicago’s Best! We aired our 200th episode, visited our 1,000th restaurant, and ate some of the best meals this city has to offer. And we couldn’t have done it without you, our fans! We hit the CB YouTube page to find out what you guys loved the most and compiled YOUR top 10 faves*. Did we miss your spot? Hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the Chicago’s Best app, or the “Contact Us” button at the top of the screen. And don’t forget to tune in to Chicago’s Best every Sunday at 10pm on WGN-TV!

  1. The Assembly American Bar & Cafe: With over 400,000 views on YouTube The Assembly in Hoffman Estates was the runaway fan favorite for 2016. Elliott fell in love with the Bionic Burger- named by Hulk Hogan and topped with a rich mushroom sherry wine sauce.
  2. Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.: It was a CB family affair when Brittney and Elliott came together to close out our pizza showdown episode. Head to this Chicago pizza institution for the one-of-a-kind pizza pot pies and stick around for Britt’s very special baby announcement at the end.
  3. Uncle Remus: At 225,000 views Uncle Remus is the first (but not the last!) appearance of fried chicken on our list. It’s all about the sauce at this westside take-out joint and while they’re not giving away any secrets you can bet it’s, “tantalizing and delicious!”
  4. Nino’s Pizzeria: On the southside Italian sausage is king and Nino’s has been doing deep dish sausage pies right since 1948.  Elliott got his fill of this Chicago tradition and a lesson in… humility (maybe not!) from Nick in the kitchen.
  5. Bartoli’s Pizzeria: Back-to-back deep dish means the competition was fierce! Brittney’s northside spot fell just short, but with 215,000 views you know this isn’t just another plain old pie. Load up on spinach and cheese and trust the crust for deep dish that tops “best-of” lists across the city.
  6. Nicksons Eatery: We take grilled cheese VERY seriously on Chicago’s Best and so do the folks at Nicksons Eatery in downtown La Grange. Loaded with swiss and cheddar, piled high with beef brisket, and stacked on delicious sourdough bread- we can see why this baby was your favorite sandwich of 2016.
  7. Al’s Pizza: Hungry for cheese sticks? Look elsewhere! Al’s Pizza in Warrenville does one thing and they do it damn well: thin crust pizza. With nearly 185,000 views Al’s reigned supreme as your (and Elliott’s!) favorite thin crust pie of the year.
  8. Calzone & Macaroni Co.: You know our list wouldn’t be complete without a big, creamy bite of mac ‘n’ cheese. Elliott made his way to Vernon Hills for a bacon apple mac that had him feeling comfy and warm all year long.
  9. Rip’s Tavern: If you’re in the mood for a road trip you’d be hard pressed to beat our second fried chicken appearance on the list. You may never have heard of Ladd, Illinois before (neither had Britt!), but with nearly 145,000 views in 2016 we’ve got a feeling the lines may be getting longer!
  10. Martinez Supermercado: Closing out our list is a burrito the size of a small child. We visited Martinez Supermercado in November, which is why we were so impressed to see them on our list! Tallying 109,000 views in under two months- this is one giant burrito you guys can’t get enough of.

*based on total YouTube views, airing for the first time in 2016

Top 10 Pizza Places in Chicagoland… The Update

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A lot has changed in the two years since we released our controversial Top 10 Pizza list. One thing that hasn’t- your love for a good slice! So we’ve decided to update our list… and despite the name calling and questions of pizza ethics, we’re sticking with our methods. Behold (once again) the Top 10 Pizza Places in Chicagoland according to you, our viewers.* And don’t forget to tune in to WGN-TV this Sunday for an all-new Chicago’s Best Pizza episode!

  1. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company: Like it or not, the pizza pot pie at this Lincoln Park institution is, in fact, pizza. Wanna know how we know? It says so in the damn name! It doesn’t hurt that Chicagoans have been lining up for this true original since 1972 either. So grab a seat in one of the classic wood paneled booths and open your mind… turns out pizza’s good no matter how you slice it!
  2. Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe: There’s no denying Chicago is a deep-dish kinda town, but don’t tell that to our pizza list runner up. Sometimes you just want a giant, greasy slice of pep to fold up and shove down your gullet. Whether you’re hung over or just in a hurry, you know our number two has got you more than covered.
  3. Villa Nova Pizzeria: Coming in at numero tres- Stickney’s favorite (and maybe oldest!) pizza joint is doing tavern-style thin crust right! What, you may ask, is tavern-style thin crust? Square cut, sauce to the edge, and topped with a heaping portion of Italian sausage. Get ya napkins ready… it’s about to get messy!
  4. Bartoli’s Pizzeria: Where’s the deep dish?! Where’s the deeeeeep dish?! Stop your whining you cry babies! You know we weren’t gonna make it much further down this list without a thick, juicy, knife-and-fork necessary slice of the good stuff. Our new number four doesn’t screw around with the formula and that’s why they’ve been topping best-of lists across Chicagoland since day one!
  5. Nino’s Pizzeria: Back-to-back deep dish now we’re talkin’ oh mama this is what you’ve been waiting for! (deep breath… deep breath) Sorry ‘bout that. We got a little… excited. Now normally the southwest side is known for its thin-crust, but Nino’s in Alsip knows how to straight slay a deep dish pie. Grandma and Grandpa were doin’ it in 1948 and generation number three continues serving up the meaty goodness. To. This. Day.
  6. Al’s Pizza: Sometimes when you do something so damn well you just don’t need to do anything else… and that’s how it goes at our number six joint, Al’s Pizza. Thin crust, baked in a pan, and paid for with straight cash homie- Katie and her team of boys know how to make one hell of a pizza… just don’t ask for mozzarella sticks.
  7. Pequod’s Pizza: It doesn’t get much more beloved than the signature caramelized crust at Pequod’s in Lincoln Park, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. We absolutely respect you as a person if you don’t like Pequod’s. Absolutely. You’re a-okay in our book… aww, who are we kidding?! Pequod’s is about as Chicago as it gets and if you can’t get behind that we might just have to find you a new hometown.
  8. My Pi: Deep dish… slices?! No, your vision isn’t going, Grandma. The number eight joint on our list knows that sometimes Chicagoans just don’t have time to eat the whole damn pizza. The crew at My Pi’s been serving up slices of deep dish since the seventies and topping it off with a sauce so secret not even the owner’s son knows the recipe!
  9. Chicago Pizza Boss: We know what you’re thinking… pizza… from a truck?! No thanks. Think again, bucco! The Pizza Boss truck is a 24,000 pound brick-oven toting pizzeria on wheels. Everything is made from-scratch, to-order and believe you me, this stuff is as good as anything you’re gonna get in Italy.
  10. Pizza Castle: Right in the heart of the southwest side is a classic thin-crust joint fit for a king! The Jensen clan and their original Faulds Oven has been serving Gage Park for nearly 50 years and if you find yourself in the neighborhood on Halloween you can do some trick-or-treating like it’s meant to be done… with a square of thin crust pizza!

…these go to 11!

Honorable Mention goes to Mel’s Pizza in Elgin and Jerk Taco Man in Garfield Park for their “Bonus Bite” pizzas!

*Based on the most-viewed segments on the Chicago’s Best YouTube Channel. Don’t like our methods? Send us your list on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or the Chicago’s Best App and we might just share it with the world!


Top 10 Pizza Places in Chicagoland… Take 3!

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Pizza is a controversial subject in Chicago. We may be famous for our deep dish but that doesn’t mean it’s everyone’s favorite! Previous Top 10 Pizza lists (1, 2) have been led by a southside tavern-style and a one-of-a-kind pizza pot pie, but it’s a new year and that means we’ve got a new champ. You may not like it, but you’ve gotta respect it… behold (for a third time) the Top 10 Pizza Places in Chicagoland according to you, our viewers.* And don’t forget to tune in to WGN-TV Sunday night for an all-new Chicago’s Best Pizza episode!

  1. Nonna’s Pizza: If bigger is better than boy will our new number one make you hungry! Coming in at a whopping three full pounds, the outrageous pizza challenge at Nonna’s in Crestwood may not be classic Chicago-style, but it will definitely quench that pizza hunger! Location: 13636 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood
  2. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company: Like it or not, the pizza pot pie at this Lincoln Park institution is, in fact, pizza. Wanna know how we know? It says so in the damn name! It doesn’t hurt that Chicagoans have been lining up for this true original since 1972 either. So grab a seat in one of the classic wood paneled booths and open your mind… turns out pizza’s good no matter how you slice it! Location: 2121 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park
  3. Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe: There’s no denying Chicago is a deep-dish kinda town, but don’t tell that to our number three! Sometimes you just want a giant, greasy slice of pep to fold up and shove down your gullet. Whether you’re hung over or just in a hurry, you know Jimmy’s has got you more than covered. Location: 5159 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square
  4. Bartoli’s Pizzeria: Where’s the deep dish?! Where’s the deeeeeep dish?! Stop your whining, you cry babies! You know we weren’t gonna make it much further down this list without a thick, juicy, knife-and-fork necessary slice of the good stuff. Our number four doesn’t screw around with the formula and that’s why they’ve been topping best-of lists across Chicagoland since day one! Locations: 1955 W. Addison St. in Roscoe Village
  5. Nino’s Pizzeria: Back-to-back deep dish, now we’re talkin’, oh mama this is what you’ve been waiting for! (deep breath… deep breath) Sorry ‘bout that. We got a little… excited. Now, normally the southwest side is known for its thin-crust, but Nino’s in Alsip knows how to straight slay a deep dish pie. Grandma and Grandpa were doin’ it in 1948 and generation number three continues serving up the meaty goodness to this day. Location: 4835 W. 111th St. in Alsip
  6. Al’s Pizza: Sometimes when you do something so damn well you just don’t need to do anything else… and that’s how it goes at our number six joint. Thin crust, baked in a pan, and paid for with straight cash, homie- Katie and her team of boys know how to make one hell of a pizza… just don’t ask for mozzarella sticks. Location: 28W241 Warrenville Rd. in Warrenville
  7. Villa Nova Pizzeria: Coming in at number seven- Stickney’s favorite (and maybe oldest!) pizza joint is doing tavern-style thin crust right! What, you may ask, is tavern-style thin crust? Square cut, sauce to the edge, and topped with a heaping portion of Italian sausage. Get ya napkins ready… it’s about to get messy! Location: 6821 W. Pershing Rd. in Stickney
  8. Pequod’s Pizza: It doesn’t get much more beloved than the signature caramelized crust at Pequod’s in Lincoln Park, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. We absolutely respect you as a person if you don’t like Pequod’s. Absolutely. You’re a-okay in our book… aww, who are we kidding?! Pequod’s is about as Chicago as it gets and if you can’t get behind that we might just have to find you a new hometown. Location: 2207 N. Clybourn Ave. in Lincoln Park
  9. Piero’s Pizza: Piero’s super secret sauce is the key to their amazing deep dish pie, but the love doesn’t stop at the top. Underneath that homemade red is a the classic Italian sausage and a double portion of cheese! What can we say? This is the Chicago, after all! Location: 647 Roger Williams Ave. in Highland Park
  10. Buffo’s: Ever heard of a double-decker? No, not that double-decker. Get your head out of the toilet! We’re talkin’ thin-crust dough, piled high with ingredients, then topped with an entire second pizza! Best part is- the double-decker pizza was invented right here, in Chicagoland! Location: 431 Sheridan Rd. in Highwood

*Based on the most-viewed segments on the Chicago’s Best YouTube Channel. Don’t like our methods? Send us your list on FacebookTwitterInstagram, or the Chicago’s Best App and we might just share it with the world!





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