Sandwich of the Week: The King Rib at Pride and Joy

Posted by Kelly Alexander, Special Contributor
King Rib
A day in the life of barbecue pitmaster Myron Mixon, aka "the winningest man in barbecue," involves plenty of smoking (as in cooking meat over a peachwood-fueled fire), lots of concocting (... read more

Celebrate National Hot and Spicy Food Day with Chicago’s Hottest Burger

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
Wiener and Still Champion
Calling heat-seekers everywhere: Aug. 19 is National Hot and Spicy Food Day and Weiner and Still Champion in Evanston, Ill., has the ultimate way to celebrate. The same crazy burger and hot dog... read more

Hot Dog Boat Brings Turf to the Surf

Posted by Sean Flynn, Writer
Seattle's Summer Dogs
Seattle is known for its unique and quirky food scene, so it should come as no surprise that an innovator of floating lakeside hot dogs docks their boat at Lake Washington and Lake Union in the... read more

Meth-Filled Snickers Confiscated From Traveler’s Luggage

Posted by Sean Flynn, Writer
Candy meth
A Long Beach, Calif., resident had his own idea for the perfect in-flight snack when he tried to bring dozens of imitation Snickers candy bars on a plane. Authorities had a problem, not with the man... read more

15 Mind-Blowing Bacon Dishes

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
Crif Dog's
There are few foods that elicit the same passionate response as bacon. Crumbled over a wedge salad, fried up in thick strips and piled on a BLT, or whipped up into a frothy milkshake, fans of this... read more

America’s Healthiest Fast-Food Breakfasts

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
Let’s get real — why do most people head to their favorite fast-food chain for breakfast? Perhaps it's the convenience or the consistency, or maybe because it’s cheaper than... read more

McDonald's to Sell Curly Fries?

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
McDonald's and French fries are practically synonymous, but curly fries? Don't be so surprised: for a limited time, McDonald's will take a curve and sell its version of curly fries in the... read more

Previewing the Food at Lollapalooza 2012

Posted by Ryan Glasspiegel, Special Contributor
Baciano's
In Chicago, the beginning of August means one thing: Lollapalooza is this weekend! Lollapalooza is one of those events where there’s a pronounced "It’s a Great Day to Be Alive!... read more