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Tony Bianchi

Food Editor · Top of Chicago

Tony Bianchi covers the Chicago canon for Top of Chicago: deep-dish and tavern-cut pizza, the Italian beef, the Chicago dog, the Italian rooms, and South Side rib tips. A Northwest Side native who works from the public review record.

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Best Delis & Sandwiches in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)

Best Delis & Sandwiches in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)

Delis & Sandwiches

Where to Eat the Best American in Skokie (2026)

Where to Eat the Best American in Skokie (2026)

Where to Eat the Best American in Skokie

The Best BBQ Spots in Chicago (2026)

The Best BBQ Spots in Chicago (2026)

The Best BBQ Spots

The Best Pizza Spots in Chicago (2026)

The Best Pizza Spots in Chicago (2026)

The Best Pizza Spots

Best Buffalo Wings in Chicago (2026)

Best Buffalo Wings in Chicago (2026)

14 Best Burger Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

14 Best Burger Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Best Chicago Hot Dogs in Chicago (2026)

Best Chicago Hot Dogs in Chicago (2026)

Chicago Hot Dogs

Best Italian Beef in Chicago (2026)

Best Italian Beef in Chicago (2026)

New American in Chicago: 13 Local Favorites (2026)

New American in Chicago: 13 Local Favorites (2026)

14 Best American Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

14 Best American Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Best Burgers in Evanston (2026)

Best Burgers in Evanston (2026)

Burgers in Evanston

Wings in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)

Wings in Chicago: Local Favorites (2026)

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