Category: Food journalism

Mike Gebert on Car Con Carne
Author: carconcarne Published Date: February 20, 2026
Posted in Authors Food journalism Restaurateurs

The history of Chicago dining told in new ‘oral history’ book (Episode 1110)

In this episode of Car Con Carne, James VanOsdol welcomes James Beard Award-winning food writer Mike Gebert to discuss his ambitious new book, The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining. The conversation explores the evolution of Chicago’s culinary…

Pizza City Fest curator Steve Dolinsky on Car Car Carne with James VanOsdol
Author: carconcarne Published Date: August 13, 2025
Posted in Episodes Food journalism Pizza

Chicago food icon Steve Dolinsky previews Pizza City Fest reset (Episode 1067)

Steve Dolinsky is synonymous with food in Chicago. He’s won 13 James Beard Awards and I swear his face can be seen on the walls of every restaurant in the city, from dives to fine dining establishments. He’s been part…