From the inbox: Sox fans can now chalk up another reason to root for the (inept) Men in Black. Smoque is partnering with Levy restaurants to bring their pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, BBQ beans and cole slaw to U.S. Cellular Field, starting June 1. They'll be serving it from a stand designed to resemble the restaurant's Old Irving Park location, down to the chalkboard menu. more ›

While the weather when the puck drops Thursday at Wrigley field will be nowhere near the extremes of the Bears' last three home games, it'll still be cold. While we know some of you attending the game will be sneaking flasks, beer and soda will also be served in plastic bottles only. Hot chocolate will be served in a commemorative Winter Classic cup, as well. more ›

It is now a little after noon, which means the second Chicago location of Pollo Campero is now open for business at 4830 N. Pulaski Ave. What are you waiting for? Go try it out and let us know how it is, will you? more ›

We Americans spend a lot of time crowing about our cultural exports. But this week the global chicken comes home to roost in Chicago. It comes in the form of Guatemalan fried chicken phenom Pollo Campero (annoying music alert!). Then, in a few months it cackles again with the arrival of Mexican broiled chicken behemoth, Pollo Loco. more ›

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