The Foodie Guide to Chicago

Top 10 Foodie Reasons to Visit Chicago:

1. The Chicago hot dog
2. Deep-dish pizza
3. Greektown food
4. Pierogies
5. Little Italy
6. Taste of Chicago Festival
7. Ribs
8. Steak and potatoes
9. Italian sausages
10. Blues brunches

Must Sees in Chicago:

Art Institute of Chicago
Best known for its impressionist and post-impressionist works, this famous museum also houses contemporary pieces.

Magnificent Mile
Located on tree-lined North Michigan Avenue, this stretch attracts millions of visitors with its swanky stores and boutiques.

Sears Tower
Head to the skydeck of Sears Tower, the tallest building in North America, for the best views of Chicago.

Wrigley Field
Home of the Chicago Cubs, this legendary stadium opened in 1914. Make sure to sample a Chicago hotdog while you’re there.

Chicago Jazz Festival
Watch performances by jazz groups and artists at this annual event in Grant Park. Free admission.

What to Eat:

Chicago Style Pizza

Classic Chicago Hot Dog

Wrigley Field Chicago-Style Grill Cart Hot Dog

Cabbage Rolls

Kielbasa in Polish Sauce

Illinois Rabbit with Wilted Arugula, Goat Cheese, Nuts, and Arugula Puree

Grilled Porterhouse with Over-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Greek Saganaki

Where to Eat and Drink:

Gino's East Restaurant
633 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 943-1124

Red Lion Pub
2446 North Lincoln Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (773) 348-2695

Angelica's Restaurant
3244 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Tel: (773) 736-1186

Vosges Haut-Chocolat
858 West Armitage #185
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (773) 772-5349

New Maxwell Street Market
548 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 922-3100

Patel Brothers
2610 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
Tel: (773) 262-7777

Source: Food Network