Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff

Days after the conclusion of our inaugural Best Delis Tournament, Kevin Powell and Michael Piff were joined by Koops’ Mustard general manager Mike Sheeder on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to talk about the results. Along with The Puckered Pickle Company and Turano Baking Company, Koops’ helped support our Best Delis Tournament as a […]

Our 2026 Chicagoland’s Best Delis Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company, Turano Baking Company and Koops’ Mustard, started with 64 Chicago area delis and sandwich shops. After more than 50,000 votes over 3 weeks, we have a champion! WGN Radio’s bracketologist and co-host of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast joined John Williams and […]

Bears season is officially underway, and fans have good reason to be optimistic. Win or lose though, Bears fans are just as passionate about what they’re having to eat during the game. Lettuce Entertain You culinary director Chef Max Robbins joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on Chicago’s Very Own Eats to talk about the […]

Tess Abbasi-Weidler started Folkore Coffee in Lemont, after a career change from the fashion industry, saving up and following her dream of opening a coffee shop. But Folklore isn’t just a coffee shop. It’s a place where the people of Lemont come together, that supports local artisans, fosters creativity, and gives back to the community. […]

It’s been a fun year for our Chicago’s Very Own Eats Tournaments. In March, we expanded our Pizza Madness into two divisions: Mom & Pops and Local Chains, and featured 160 pizza businesses in the process. In June, we had our first Hot Dogs tournament, with Rand Red Hots coming out on top of one […]