Chicago's Very Own Eats

WGN Radio

From long-time favorites to newly opened locations, Italian beef joints to pizza places, burritos to sushi…‘Chicago’s Very Own Eats’ celebrates a WIDE range of food and restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area.

Episodes

Countdown to Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament

The Windy City Hot Dog Fest kicks off food festival season in Chicago with Byron’s Hot Dogs

Photo’s Hotdogs brings the Palatine community together and gives back to it too

Duce Raymond is ushering Sweet Baby Ray’s into a new era with Duce’s Wild

Windy City Burger Social Club celebrates and makes some of the best burgers in Chicago

Roaring Table in Lake Zurich offers some of the best beer, pizza and atmosphere in the Chicago area

The 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness “Mom & Pops” Champion: Bartolini’s

Our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions are…

Billy Bricks pairs their pizza with award-winning Moo Joe’s ice cream

Chicago’s Very Own Eats’ 100th episode with Dan Raskin from Manny’s Deli

Jarosch Bakery is in good hands and still “baking memories”

How Bob Sirott inspired this year’s Pizza Madness tournament

WGN Radio’s Chicago Pizza Madness is underway

Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament 2026

Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya brings Japanese cuisine and karaoke to Mount Prospect

Grill on 21 elevates dining as a hidden gem in The Loop

Tievoli puts Palatine on the map with national and international award-winning pizza

Stan’s Donuts brings joy across the Chicagoland area

Celebrate Restaurant Week with World Business Chicago at La Dolce Vita Cucina

Doughnate Pizza shares their love of pizza with those in need