Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Dolinsky

Lele Dinner Club is the buzzy new supper club from Pizzana chef and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, offering an exclusive 10-course Neapolitan tasting menu that's quickly become Los Angeles' hottest reservation. With only three seatings so far and a waitlist already topping 6,000 names, this underground culinary experience is redefining LA fine dining. On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, I take Father Sal behind the scenes of the entire Lele Dinner Club journey—how to get in, what's on the menu, and why this immersive, communal experience is unlike anything else in the city's restaurant scene.In Part 2, we're joined by 13-time James Beard Award winner Steve Dolinsky for an exclusive Pizza City Fest Los Angeles 2025 preview. Happening this weekend at LA Live, Pizza City Fest will feature over 40 top pizzerias from across Southern California. I sat down with Steve at LaSorted's in Chinatown to talk all things LA pizza—what makes it special, how it compares to pizza scenes in New York and Chicago, and why he believes LA is becoming a major pizza capital in the U.S.Whether you're a die-hard foodie, pizza obsessive, or just trying to score a seat at Lele Dinner Club, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Helpful Links:Lele Dinner Club https://www.leledinnerclub.com/Pizza City Fest https://pizzacityfest.com/Jenn Harris on Lele Dinner Club https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-21/le-le-dinner-club-italian-food-daniele-uditiNYT's Priya Krishna on restaurant design https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/dining/restaurant-ambience-vibes.htmlNYT's Kim Severson on the return of meat https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/dining/meat-beef-restaurants-politics.htmlEEEEEATSCON 2025 https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angelesAntoni Porowski's cheese raves https://www.eater.com/2025/4/22/24413509/antoni-porowski-interview-queer-eye–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

This week, Denise and Josh chat with Robert Garvey, co-founder of Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Robert had just returned from Italy, where his pizzerias was honored as a Top 50 of “The Best 100 Pizzerias in the World” by 50 Top Pizza. Robert's additionally received the special award for "Performance of the Year 2024 - Robo Award". We also talk about Robert's picturesque location on the Ogden Slip on Lake Michigan, with an amazing patio. Robert is a New York native, entrepreneur, marine engineer, business owner, journalist, playwright, teacher and certified Pizzaioli from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli. He also shares how his love of dropping into a New York slice shop planted a seed to open Robert's. We get into Robert's Pizza & Dough Company's origin start and the 25-year-old wild yeast starter.  More on Robert's Pizza & Dough Company: Founded by Robert Garvey and Dana Hokin Robert's Pizza & Dough Company serves handcrafted thin-crust, artisan pies with fresh and unique ingredients. The secret is in the crust: a Garvey family recipe affectionately dubbed ‘Za Dough' that took 20 years to perfect. Located on the Ogden Slip in Streeterville, Robert's Pizza is a cul-de-sac on the river tucked away from the bustle of the city with an expansive patio featuring beautiful views of the Chicago River & Skyline. Robert's Pizza is recognized as one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the USA by TOP50Italy and is regularly hailed as one of the top Pizzas in Chicago by revered critics like Steve Dolinsky and respected food publications including Eater Chicago and USA Today's 10Best. Robert's Pizza & Dough Company is located at 465 N. McClurg or 411 E Illinois Street in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. For more information, visit: www.robertspizzacompany.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram @robertspizzaco. Show Notes: Friday, October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day. Celebrate accordingly.  It's NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH, the best month of the year! Start planning now! We are here to help you plan to have the BIGGEST & BEST October National Pizza Month with the official NPM logo, graphics, fillable social media images, press release, customizable social media calendar, pizza fun facts and more. Go to the Toolkit. Register for PizzaCon, the fun new event is November 7 in Philadelphia. Registration is live, so secure your spot to attend today! Learn more about PizzaCon. 

We're back with some new nyms, a report from Paris, housekeeping news, and more!Steve Dolinsky bravely tackles PIGUE (Pizza I Grew Up Eating) Syndrome head-on. Time for a Paris report! Shoutout to the Moxy hotel in the Marais for its ideal location. Shopping for men's clothing? Stop by Cuisse de Grenouille, LA panoplie, and Le Mont Saint Michel. For kids, go to Petit Bateau, Monoprix, Bonton, and the top floor of Le Bon Marche. Sabre Paris also has the cutest kids' flatware. We also recommend a visit to The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, specifically for the exhibit "The Birth of Department Stores," La Grande Mosquée de Paris, and Roland-Garros (you know, next year). A bonus shoutout to When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Sato.Thank you to the Dear Media team for a very long run! Extra high fives to our lovely producer Olivia Meade!Do you have a personal PIGUE? Share it with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or our Geneva! See ya in August!Take care of your hair with Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.Ready your wardrobe for summer with Johnny Was and use the code ATHINGORTWO for 20% off your order.YAY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We got to chat with Steve Dolinsky who launched the two-day event known as Pizza City Fest that is bringing together 40 of the region's best pizzerias, all baking live on electric and wood fired ovens for a crowd of approximately 2,500 each day.

This week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines the national interest in Chicago tavern-style pizza -- razor thin, cut to squares and for some, putting traditional deep dish to shame. Author, media personality and pizza expert Steve Dolinsky provides some history on this Windy City mainstay, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu discusses three particular spots adding unique spins to tavern-style, and taking that crispy, savory circle to a whole new level. Follow Steve Dolinsky on Instagram | Follow Louisa Chu and Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X  

This week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines the national interest in Chicago tavern-style pizza -- razor thin, cut to squares and for some, putting traditional deep dish to shame. Author, media personality and pizza expert Steve Dolinsky provides some history on this Windy City mainstay, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu discusses three particular spots adding unique spins to tavern-style, and taking that crispy, savory circle to a whole new level. Follow Steve Dolinsky on Instagram | Follow Louisa Chu and Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X  

This week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines the national interest in Chicago tavern-style pizza -- razor thin, cut to squares and for some, putting traditional deep dish to shame. Author, media personality and pizza expert Steve Dolinsky provides some history on this Windy City mainstay, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu discusses three particular spots adding unique spins to tavern-style, and taking that crispy, savory circle to a whole new level. Follow Steve Dolinsky on Instagram | Follow Louisa Chu and Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X  

This week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines the national interest in Chicago tavern-style pizza -- razor thin, cut to squares and for some, putting traditional deep dish to shame. Author, media personality and pizza expert Steve Dolinsky provides some history on this Windy City mainstay, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu discusses three particular spots adding unique spins to tavern-style, and taking that crispy, savory circle to a whole new level. Follow Steve Dolinsky on Instagram | Follow Louisa Chu and Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X  

Everyone loves pizza but do you love it enough to start a pizza festival?? Lisa sits down with Steve Dolinsky, a highly celebrated journalist and television host who's taken his love and knowledge of food and turned it into something everyone can experience and enjoy! Who knew there was so much learn about something we just love to eat? Plus, we've got an added bonus of extra fun when Violeta Podrumedic joins the show as well!

NBC5 Chicago's Steve Dolinsky joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about his Pizza City Fest, taking place at The Salt Shed on Saturday August 26th and Sunday August 27th. For tickets visit pizzacityfest.com.

If you listen to the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff, then you probably love eating and talking about pizza too. There are few people who know more about, or have eaten more pizza than NBC Chicago food reporter and 13-time James Beard Award-winner Steve Dolinsky. Steve joins Kevin and […]

• Steven Portnoy from ABC joins John with details on obtained DM's from Trump's Twitter. • Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, provides insight on Governor Pritzker's new property tax equity legislation, introduced on Friday.  • Jason Nathanson from ABC provides an entertainment report on Baldwin, Bernstein & Barbie. • Steve Dolinsky, The Creator of Pizza City Fest, lets us know what to expect for this years annual Pizza City Fest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Steven Portnoy from ABC joins John with details on obtained DM's from Trump's Twitter. • Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, provides insight on Governor Pritzker's new property tax equity legislation, introduced on Friday.  • Jason Nathanson from ABC provides an entertainment report on Baldwin, Bernstein & Barbie. • Steve Dolinsky, The Creator of Pizza City Fest, lets us know what to expect for this years annual Pizza City Fest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If this episode is an interrogation, Michael Ian Black is a hostile witness. Arthur gives you the pizza news and our topic is, Pizza Cognition Theory (via Sam Sifton). Michael Ian Black is a comedian, actor, writer, and bestselling author. A founding member of The State sketch group, he's been in Wet Hot American Summer, Reno 911 and Another Period. His recent children's book is titled “I'm Worried” and his most recent book for adults is “A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to my Son". Among other topics on this episode of the Pizza Pod Party, Michael discusses being a promotional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, The Facts of Life, and the pizza scenes in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut and Savannah, Georgia.This podcast is brought to you by, Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.   This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why he’s not a big fan of Pequod’s, why you shouldn’t sleep on giardiniera as a pizza topping, where he takes pizza fans on his Chicago pizza tours, and the second year of his Pizza City Fest!

Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why he’s not a big fan of Pequod’s, why you shouldn’t sleep on giardiniera as a pizza topping, where he takes pizza fans on his Chicago pizza tours, and the second year of his Pizza City Fest!

Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why he’s not a big fan of Pequod’s, why you shouldn’t sleep on giardiniera as a pizza topping, where he takes pizza fans on his Chicago pizza tours, and the second year of his Pizza City Fest!

Following Dean Richards, Dane Neal jumps on for the rest of the show with a plethora of exciting guests. Dane’s first guest, “The Food Guy” Steve Dolinsky, discusses his food and travel experiences along with his books and quest to find Chicago’s best pizza. If you would like to learn more, you can visit pizzacityusa.com.

Following Dean Richards, Dane Neal jumps on for the rest of the show with a plethora of exciting guests. Dane’s first guest, “The Food Guy” Steve Dolinsky, discusses his food and travel experiences along with his books and quest to find Chicago’s best pizza. If you would like to learn more, you can visit pizzacityusa.com.

The American Library Association's 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place in its hometown: Chicago! In Episode 84 of Call Number, find out where to go, what to see, and what to eat during your visit to the Second City. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Steve Dolinsky, author of The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares and Slices in the Windy City. He shares his favorite local spots and gives the deep dish on some little-known facts about Chicago pizza. Next, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett talks with Suzanne Karr Schmidt, curator of rare books and manuscripts at Newberry Library. They explore the library's Pop-Up Books Through the Ages exhibit, which will be on display during Annual. Then, members of the Call Number podcast team, episode guests, and local librarians share their must-do activities for a short Chicago trip. Finally, Panuncial chats with Liz Mason, manager of Quimby's Bookstore, a longstanding institution specializing in independent and small press books, comics, and zines. They discuss the city's zine scene and how librarians can incorporate these publications into their collections and programming. Is there a story or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know at callnumber@ala.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and SoundCloud and leave a review on iTunes. We welcome feedback and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for listening.

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Steve Dolinsky – a 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter, currently “The Food Guy” at NBC 5 Chicago – has made it his mission to dispel myths and show the world there is more to the Windy City than just deep-dish, stuffed or tavern-style pies.

Steve Dolinsky is a legendary, multi-James Beard Award winning broadcast journalist who is also Mr. Chicago when it comes to food (especially pizza). Steve joins us from the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, along with Pizza Quest's longtime “Pizza Yodi,” Brian Spangler of Apizza Scholls, and Justin DeLeon, owner of Apollonia's Pizzeria in Los Angeles (whose Detroit-style “Crown Pizza” provides the cover shot for Peter's recent book, “Pizza Quest, “My Never-Ending Search for the Perfect Pizza”). Together, they discuss the upcoming LA Pizza Festival and all sorts of other things that pizza freaks love to obsess over.Click here for the video versions of Pizza Quest. If you count on HRN content, become a monthly sustaining donor at heritageradionetwork.org/donate.Pizza Quest is Powered by Simplecast.

First up are Pizzana co-owners Candace and Daniele, who sit down with Jordan to talk how it all started at a Hollywood dinner party, "dough to go," Sprinkles ice cream rests in peace, frosting shots are alive and well, Pizzana brunch is coming, the perfect Caesar, and how the Pizzana Jordan pizza was born. Then, Jordan is joined by Pizza City Fest founder and James Bread award winner Steve Dolinsky, to talk LA vs. Chicago and New York, hot honey vs. ranch, pan pizzas reigning supreme, Steve's top 5 LA pies, and the first annual Southern California best of the best pizza celebration taking place April 29-30 at LA Live. Click here for Pizza City Fest LA tickets, and use code: FANDF to receive $10 off!    

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We're joined by James Beard Award-winning broadcaster, author and podcaster Steve Dolinsky to talk all things pizza, including the first-ever Pizza City Fest LA, coming to L.A. Live on April 29-30. Cousin Sal and I then celebrate my birthday by holding the 2023 Draft of the Top 10 restaurants and bars for LA-based birthday celebrations. Sponsored by TUMS. Not really. Helpful links from this episode: Pizza City Fest LA Steve Dolinsky's website Steve Dolinsky's pizza book Pizza City Tours Pizza City Podcast The World's 50 Best Restaurants Restaurants mentioned (in Los Angeles unless otherwise specified): Oriole (Chicago, IL) My Pi Pizza (Chicago, IL) Pudgy's Pizza (Chicago, IL) Barnaby's Pizza (Chicago, IL) Pizzeria Uno (Chicago, IL) Apollonia's Pizzeria Pizzana Bettina (Santa Barbara, CA) Tribute Pizza (San Diego, CA) LaSorted's Long Bridge Pizza Co. (San Francisco, CA) Pi LA Slice House (coming to Thousand Oaks, CA) The Slice & Pint Truly Pizza (Dana Point, CA) Ronan Bulgarini Gelato Gra Double Zero Masa of Echo Park Labriola (Chicago, IL) Lou Malnati's (Chicago, IL) People mentioned: Emeril Lagasse Kevin Brauch Alton Brown Michael Symon Masaharu Morimoto Dana Cowin Alex Guarnaschelli Karen Palmer Chris Bianco Brian McGinn Nancy Silverton Fred Eric Matthew Kenney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

It’s National Pizza Day, so who best to talk to about the beloved food than a pizza historian! Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago is a very unique pizza town, how ‘Tavern Style’ is the most authentic Chicago pizza, and the reason why he never orders […]

It’s National Pizza Day, so who best to talk to about the beloved food than a pizza historian! Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago is a very unique pizza town, how ‘Tavern Style’ is the most authentic Chicago pizza, and the reason why he never orders […]

It’s National Pizza Day, so who best to talk to about the beloved food than a pizza historian! Steve Dolinsky, food reporter, author and James Beard Award winner, joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago is a very unique pizza town, how ‘Tavern Style’ is the most authentic Chicago pizza, and the reason why he never orders […]

You have plenty time to get your tickets to Pizza City Fest! It's happening Saturday, April 29th! Steve Dolinisky or DOUGHlinsky tells us what we can expect! Take a listen.

NBC 5 Chicago's Steve Dolinsky is known in Chicago for food. He's been a Chicago treasure on TV for over 20 years. Formerly known as; "The Hungry Hound", Steve not only tackles the local spots but also travels the globe in search of the best food in the world. He's a 6-time James Beard award-winner and he's also turned up as an occasional judge or contributor on “Iron Chef America” and “Unique Eats”. On this episode of LevyCast, host Dan Levy sits down with the Food Guy as they tackle all things food and so much more! This is DEFINITELY the most delicious episode yet! Once again, please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review...and most of all, share with everyone you know who loves food! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-levy8/message

Thanksgiving is nearly here, and as you get ready for the big meal, we're telling you all about our favorite new food spots to hit up when you're hungry. Reset digs into local foodies' Nick Kindelsperger, food critic for the Chicago Tribune, and Steve Dolinsky, author and the NBC-5 food reporter, about new restaurant picks and we share our own.

Only two Chicago spots made the New York Times' 2022 list of America's best restaurants. But we think they overlooked some of our other great restaurants. Because regardless of what kind of food you're in the mood for, you'll easily find it in Chicago. Reset talks through our overall favorite spots and what you should order when you visit for yourself. GUEST: Aimee Levitt, freelancer and former deputy editor at Eater Chicago Steve Dolinsky, author and the NBC-5 food reporter

*Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses her report on how Chicago's redlining history is leading to urban decay.*IL Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie comments on the Illinois State Police's expanded use of "clear and present danger."*Halfway through, Marshall Jon Fisher looks back at the undefeated 1972 Dolphins , followed by the crew's grossest CTA stories.*Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel talks Secret Service texts and Biden's failed international trips.*Plus, Steve Dolinsky of NBC 5 previews the inaugural Pizza City Fest: Chicago coming up this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have some serious pizza talk—Chicago pizza talk, specifically—with a legitimate Chicago pizza expert. His name is Steve Dolinsky, and in Chicagoland, he's known simply as the “Food Guy” (formerly the “Hungry Hound”). Steve is an absolute legend in the food writing game, and Matt talked to him about his two books on Chicago pizza, as well as diving into some other cool spots in the Windy City, one of America's greatest food cities. We also smash a slight beef between Dolinsky and TASTE's Anna Hezel while clearing up some misinformation about the Chicago pie (or is it a “casserole”?) that might be on your mind. More from Steve Dolinsky:A Chicago Tradition for 75 Years and Counting [NBC 5]Tavern-style Chicago Pizzas in the Pacific Northwest [Pizza City Podcast]Buy: The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide

The Morning Mix explained how to create your own Bridgerton name and Morning Mix Listeners told us about the celebrities that were at weddings they attended. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com, and on our free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Steve Dolinsky has won 13 James Beards Awards for journalism. He is the food reporter for NBC 5 Chicago. Before that he was the Hungry Hound, reviewing restaurants for more than 17 years on ABC Chicago. But he has a passion for pizza - currently, he also has a pizza podcast, has authored two books on pizza, and is the founder of Pizza City Tours, and now he's launching the inaugural Pizza City Festival in Chicago on July 23rd & 24th. There will be 40 pizzerias serving some of the most famous pizzas from around the world. stevedolinsky.com, pizzacityusa.com, = Pizza City Tourspizzacityfest.com

Steve Dolinsky has won 13 James Beards Awards for journalism. He is the food reporter for NBC 5 Chicago. Before that he was the Hungry Hound, reviewing restaurants for more than 17 years on ABC Chicago. But he has a passion for pizza - currently, he also has a pizza podcast, has authored two books on pizza, and is the founder of Pizza City Tours, and now he's launching the inaugural Pizza City Festival in Chicago on July 23rd & 24th. There will be 40 pizzerias serving some of the most famous pizzas from around the world. stevedolinsky.com, pizzacityusa.com, = Pizza City Tourspizzacityfest.com

NBC 5’s ‘Food Guy’ Steve Dolinsky joined Chicago’s Afternoon News with Lisa Dent to talk about his upcoming pizza festival, showcasing 40 pizzerias, coming to Chicago on July 23rd and 24th. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

For “Food Friday,” Reset talks to local pizza expert Steve Dolinsky about his first annual Pizza City Fest Chicago kicking off in July.

*Better Government Association enterprise reporter Rachel Hinton shares her thoughts on the indictment of Michael Madigan *Bradly Bowman of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies breaks down how the West could help the people of Ukraine on the battlefield. *Former U.S. Secretary of State Arne Duncan tells John why he feels his best chance to stop violence in Chicago is to stay away from a mayoral run. *Mike Emanuel of Fox News stops by for his weekly hit to react to President Biden's State of the Union. *Plus, Steve Dolinsky gives John the details for his upcoming "Pizza City Fest", featuring 39 of the region's best pizza-makers.

Discover new pies to love at this new festival dedicated to everyone's favorite food.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the first episode of 2022! In this episode, we are joined by The Food Guy himself, NBC 5 Chicago's, Steve Dolinsky!! We find out all out his book, Pizza City USA and his plans for better Chicago pizza recognition. We eat at Slurp Slurp, located in the historic Chinatown. Come join us in the very first one of the year! WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Follow us on IG: @77flavorschi @dariodcomedy @TamarHindi.s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

Slicing into Chicago's Pizza History Steve Dolinsky Doesn't everybody love Pizza? Well, even if you don't, you might want to tune into our program when award-wining food reporter Steve Dolinsky delivers a luscious serving of pizza history. Here's what's on Steve's menu: - The three waves of pizza in Chicago – Post WWII, 1970s and then the pandemic. - How oven technology helped shape the types of pizza that were made in Chicago. - How one cook changed the shape (and height) of deep-dish, based on a Mississippi biscuit recipe. - The 10 distinctive styles of pizza in Chicago, and also how the most popular style (at least among locals) tends to be thin, tavern style rather than deep-dish. Biography: Steve Dolinsky has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work. He is currently the Food Reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), where his “Food Guy” reports air every Thursday night at 10 p.m. As the Food Reporter for ABC 7 (Chicago) for 17 years, his “Hungry Hound” reports covered a range of food and drink-related topics. Not only did he produce and report two stories each week, he also shot and edited them (and continues to do so at NBC 5). Steve is also the Producer and Host of “Pizza City” – a bi-monthly podcast featuring some of the greatest pizza makers in the nation, and was previously Co-Creator and Co-Host of The Feed Podcast with Chef Rick Bayless (which garnered a Beard award in 2015 for best podcast), a weekly show that ran from 2014 to 2019. He has also written food and travel stories for the Travel sections of the Chicago Tribune and Canada's Globe and Mail, and was a frequent contributor to Public Radio International's “The World.” Steve is the author of “Pizza City, U.S.A.: 101 Reasons Why Chicago is America's Greatest Pizza Town” (Northwestern University Press). In order to write the book, he visited 185 places in Chicagoland over the course of six solid months of eating. His “Pizza City U.S.A. Tours” began in May of 2018. Steve curates four tours throughout the city, each one giving guests a chance to sample four styles of pizza in three hours. There is one bus tour (usually led by Steve) and three walking tours every weekend. More info at pizzacityusa.com. His second book, “The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City” is due out in the fall of 2021. On the consulting side, Steve started Culinary Communications, a food industry- focused media training company that works with chefs and other food and beverage professionals outside of Chicago, teaching them how to prepare for and handle all kinds of media exposure. He also works with real estate companies to curate spaces involving food and drink clients, organizes and leads virtual pizza and/or cocktail experiences for companies and works with individual clients to curate unique culinary experiences. Since 2009, Steve has been one of 26 Academy Chairs for the World's 50 Best Restaurants, recruiting and overseeing 40 voters in the Mid-USA/Canada region. He has spoken and/or moderated at several industry events, including the James Beard Awards, the Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen and the New York City Wine and Food Festival. Steve volunteers his time for charitable organizations in the Chicago area that focus on hunger relief, including Share Our Strength and Meals on Wheels. Before joining ABC 7, Steve was Executive Producer and Host of “Good Eating.” The weekly, half-hour show aired on CLTV, the 24-hour cable news channel owned by The Tribune Company. He produced and hosted 52 shows per year for 8 years, garnering six Beard Awards for his work there. You can follow his eating adventures on Twitter and Instagram @stevedolinsky, as well as his website: stevedolinsky.com Recorded via Zoom on December 8, 2021 www.CulinaryHistorians.com

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with acclaimed pizza chef Anthony Scardino, aka Professor Pizza. Scardino has been making pizza for years now and will be slingin' pies at Chicago's The Blind Barber (948 W. Fulton Market) Wednesday, November 24, Friday, November 26 and Saturday November 27. Pizzas available are Margherita, sausage and pepperoni ($18 each). In the interview, Scardino discusses his path to becoming Professor Pizza, his run-ins with celebrities like Chance the Rapper, Kevin James, Jeff Garlin, JB Smoove, as well as why pizza is so important around the holidays. Professor Pizza was recently included in Steve Dolinsky's The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City. Links: Professor Pizza on Instagram Contact Us: E-mail: rockandrollghost@gmail.com Like Us On: Instagram Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brett-hickman/support

This week, we dive into the world of local broadcast food reporting with ABC 7 Chicago's Steve Dolinsky. He shares with us a pitch he received 10 years ago and just why that collaboration was so memorable to him. Spoiler: It's all about peanut butter! In this tasty episode you'll learn: -- The “perfect pitch” that stands the test of time -- The nuances of pitching broadcast media -- The importance of slowing down (it seriously helps!)

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What's the best restaurant in the world and what goes into making the list? We're joined on Episode 37 by Steve Dolinsky, Regional Academy Chair for the 50 Best Restaurants in the world. Steve chats how he picks the voters in his region, what goes into the voting process and if he has to go undercover. We also talk Pizza because Steve literally wrote the book on it. Pizza City, USA 101 reasons why Chicago is America's greatest pizza town, which is available everywhere. He's a 13 time James Beard award winner and can be seen on ABC7 in Chicago. All that and more on this Itinerary!