Steve Dolinsky | Always Hungry, Seldom Speechless | Chicago Restaurants & Bars

classroom at Distilled Spirits Epicenter

Uncle Tupelo punch at St. Charles Exchange

shrimp toast at Yuet Wah Wui on HK Island

elegant lobster & scallop dumpling at Lung King Heen

tater tot hot dish (short rib) at HauteDish

peas, rice, greens, potatoes & gumbo gravy

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SEATTLE (1 photos)

Bourbon Country (60 photos)

With Louisville as a base, we visited Jim Beam and Buffalo Trace distilleries, plus ate and drank a bit in town.

Austin BBQ Trip (161 photos)

We came, we saw, we consumed more BBQ than we ever imagined. Just 9 spots in three days.

Portland, OR (32 photos)

On assignment for the Chicago Tribune, we spent most of the time searching for tasty food carts.

Hong Kong (97 photos)

Here in the South, I was interested in seeing seafood, but primarily, dim sum. Imagine New York City transplanted to the ocean and tucked into the mountains, where everyone speaks Cantonese...

Beijing (100 photos)

My quest was Peking duck, but obviously, there is so much more to eat in this city of 22 million.

Minneapolis (20 photos)

I go home to visit my mom often, and when I do, I always get to check out a few places that I love, as well as some new and interesting ones. The scene here is slowly evolving for the better.

Phoenix (7 photos)

Even if it's a quick, 24-hour trip, I always manage to squeeze in great pizza, and fabulous Japanese across the street.

Montreal (52 photos)

Bonjour! There is a lot to love in Montreal - from the best bagels in the world to smoked meat and foie gras - it's a little bit like traveling to Paris without the attitude. Also, Jean-Talon Market is among the best markets in North America. Bon Appetit!

New York City (26 photos)

It's always tough to spend a day or two in NYC, because my "must-visit" list is so long; here are some recent highlights, including donuts, smoked meat in Brooklyn and Eataly.

Las Vegas (17 photos)

Here are a few great shots from Central at Caesar's, as well as Settebello, one of the better pizza joints I've found (although located in the 'burbs).

Chicago Gourmet (109 photos)

Here are some highlights from the 4th Annual event, Sept. 24-25, at Millennium Park. Note: Saturday's photos shot by Steve Dolinsky; Sunday's shot by Joseph Storch.

Honolulu (7 photos)

It's all about the shave ice here.. but we also stopped by Hank's Haute Dogs in Honolulu.

Los Angeles (10 photos)

We visit one of my all-time favorites, Gjelina, in Venice Beach; plus, Bazaar by Jose Andres.

Australia (25 photos)

Spent most of the time in Geelong (about an hour S. of Melbourne) but managed to slip in some barramundi and meat pies along the way.

Outstanding in the Field, 2010 (44 photos)

This annual tour comes to the Chicago area every August, and it's always a blast. Every meal (weather permitting) looks like the cover of Gourmet Magazine (when there was a Gourmet Magazine).

Chicago (89 photos)

My home base, and the city I love more than anywhere else (although Vancouver and Stockholm are close seconds). Nearly everyday I'm shooting what I eat, so I'll try to only include the highlights here.

Sweden (125 photos)

One of my favorite places to eat, mainly due to the fact they relish pickled, smoked and preserved fish as much as I do. Bonus: best friggin' bread service I've ever had. Anywhere.

Niagara-on-the-Lake (8 photos)

Every January, the locals get stoked to harvest their beloved ice wine, and I managed to pay them a visit (and show them how to roast a whole pig in sub-zero temps).

Toronto (26 photos)

This city reminds me so much of Chicago, except with a much larger Chinese population. Recent trips took me to Wvrst for sausages, Oyster Boy and Acadia, for low country cuisine.

Paris (82 photos)

For me, it's all about the macarons, but lunch at Michelin 3-star Guy Savoy didn't hurt, either.

Victoria, BC (13 photos)

One of the most beautiful places on earth; this hamlet on Vancouver Island is a true gem. Be sure to hit Red Fish, Blue Fish!

San Francisco / Oakland (8 photos)

Oh, how I wish Chicago had a Ferry Building Market. Perhaps one day. Also, a visit to Alameda, across the bay, to visit Hangar One Vodka.

Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo (12 photos)

This was from the inaugural Food & Wine Magazine event in Latin America. Thanks to Rick Bayless, we hit some killer local joints.

Aspen Food & Wine, 2011 (22 photos)

This has become an annual trek for me, as Moderator for the Trade Program. When the weather cooperates, it is one of the most glorious places to be in mid-June.

Italy trip: cheese & prosciutto (21 photos)

As an alternative to prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, I visited San Daniele, to see how they make their aged ham, as well as a large facility where they produce and age Grana Padano cheese. Yes, I managed to slip in a few gelato shops in Venice.

Waxman's gnocchi, corn and heirloom tomato

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