Penny Pollack

Penny Pollack has been the dining editor of Chicago magazine since 1994. Under her direction, the dining department produced "Through Thick and Thin," the magazine’s comprehensive 1998 pizza feature, which was nominated for a James Beard Award and won a gold from the City and Regional Magazine Association. An avid traveler, Pollack has explored the cuisines of four continents—but her favorite food is still pizza. The Chicago native has been a guest on all major talk radio programs in Chicago, and has had lengthy runs as a guest critic for various media outlets. Most recently, Pollack was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of "Chicago's Media Elite." She resides in Chicago with her husband.