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Duce Raymond is ushering Sweet Baby Ray’s into a new era with Duce’s Wild

5/1/2026

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Sweet Baby Ray’s started in Chicago with Duce Raymond’s father, Chef Larry Raymond, and uncle, Dave Raymond – the creators of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce. Great barbecue sauce is in his blood, and as an accomplished, award-winning chef, Duce is carrying his family’s legacy into a new era with Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering, Duce’s Wild BBQ […]

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Duce Raymond is ushering Sweet Baby Ray’s into a new era with Duce’s Wild

Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff

More episodes from "Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff"

The inaugural Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament starts on June 1st

Countdown to Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament

The Windy City Hot Dog Fest kicks off food festival season in Chicago with Byron’s Hot Dogs

Photo’s Hotdogs brings the Palatine community together and gives back to it too

Duce Raymond is ushering Sweet Baby Ray’s into a new era with Duce’s Wild

Windy City Burger Social Club celebrates and makes some of the best burgers in Chicago

Roaring Table in Lake Zurich offers some of the best beer, pizza and atmosphere in the Chicago area

The 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness ‘Mom & Pops’ Champion: Bartolini’s

Our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions are…

Billy Bricks pairs their pizza with award-winning Moo Joe’s ice cream