On the heels of the inaugural Chicago Area’s Best Burgers Tournament, tourney participant and northwest suburban, award-winning favorite Chicago Culinary Kitchen wanted to show Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff how good their burgers really were.

“Special Operations” Manager Jay Goldberg joined Kevin and Michael for a very fun conversation, and discussed what “CCK” is all about, how much fun he and his team have coming up with their weekly specials, staying authentic and promoting their menu on social media, being a part of the Bears fans’ gameday tradition from the Arena Club Tailgates, bringing CCK to the people with their food truck, collaborations with other local restaurants and breweries (like Uncle Jerry’s and Roaring Table), upcoming events (like Bangin’ BBQ and Bargains in Wauconda), catering your Thanksgiving, and so much more. Listen to the full episode below:

We also appreciate Jay for bringing some of CCK’s famous BBQ and the aforementioned burgers. See for yourself in the photo gallery below:

• The award-winning bbq from Chicago Culinary Kitchen. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Jay Goldberg with his CCK burgers. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The CCK “Oklahoma Onion Burger”. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The “Steakhouse Smashburger”, egg upfront. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The other side you needed to see of the Steakhouse Burger from CCk, with their famous steakhouse bacon. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• CCK’s Jay Goldberg with Chicago’s Very Own Eats hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff.

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