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 of the media landscape …TV, radio, and podcasting… for over 30 years. He was the Hungry Hound on ABC, the Food Guy on NBC and now he’s working in a role created specifically for him with Levy Restaurants. But wait, there’s more… he’s the author of Pizza City, USA, and the curator of Pizza City Fest, happening from August 22-24th in River North. 

 

Speaking of Pizza City Fest, we recorded this one at Labriola Ristorante, 535 N. Michigan Avenue. Labriola is one of this year’s Pizza City Fest participants, and not far from where Pizza City Fest is happening this year.

 

Discussed in this episode:

 

*The 2023 event - lessons learned, and why this year’s event will be completely different.

*A preview of this year’s Pizza City Fest. Who’s participating? What’s in it for festival-goers?

*Pizza nuance - Steve breaks down the different styles, including deep dish, deep pan, Roman, artisan, and … thin crust. He also gets into the “thin crust vs. tavern style” argument.

*Why is Chicago the perfect town for pizza?

*What’s the state of food journalism in Chicago?

*What’s the next food trend he sees coming down the line?

 

I’d been wanting to chat with Steve for quite some time, and was thrilled to have the chance to do so over delicious Labriola pizzas. Thanks to the team there for the immaculate hospitality.

 

See you at Pizza City Fest!

 

Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation.

 

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Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they’ve got you covered.

Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems—from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks—all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device.

 

Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.

 

Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!

 

 

 

Steve Dolinsky is synonymous with food in Chicago. He&rsquo;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&rsquo;s been part of the media landscape &hellip;TV, radio, and podcasting&hellip; for over 30 years. He was the Hungry Hound on ABC, the Food Guy on NBC and now he&rsquo;s working in a role created specifically for him with Levy Restaurants. But wait, there&rsquo;s more&hellip; he&rsquo;s the author of Pizza City, USA, and the curator of Pizza City Fest, happening from August 22-24th in River North.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Speaking of Pizza City Fest, we recorded this one at Labriola Ristorante, 535 N. Michigan Avenue. Labriola is one of this year&rsquo;s Pizza City Fest participants, and not far from where Pizza City Fest is happening this year.
&nbsp;
Discussed in this episode:
&nbsp;
*The 2023 event - lessons learned, and why this year&rsquo;s event will be completely different.
*A preview of this year&rsquo;s Pizza City Fest. Who&rsquo;s participating? What&rsquo;s in it for festival-goers?
*Pizza nuance - Steve breaks down the different styles, including deep dish, deep pan, Roman, artisan, and &hellip; thin crust. He also gets into the &ldquo;thin crust vs. tavern style&rdquo; argument.
*Why is Chicago the perfect town for pizza?
*What&rsquo;s the state of food journalism in Chicago?
*What&rsquo;s the next food trend he sees coming down the line?
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;d been wanting to chat with Steve for quite some time, and was thrilled to have the chance to do so over delicious Labriola pizzas. Thanks to the team there for the immaculate hospitality.
&nbsp;
See you at Pizza City Fest!
&nbsp;
Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation.
&nbsp;
Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation is a local business, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, that delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they&rsquo;ve got you covered.
Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems&mdash;from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks&mdash;all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device.
&nbsp;
Easy Automation makes technology work for you&mdash;effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.
&nbsp;
Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.