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Chicago: Food, Culture & More
It was in 1876 when the city of Chicago - Opens a dialog was first referred to as “The Windy City” and the nickname stuck. However, today that could easily be changed to “The Capital of Food”, due to its abundance of gastronomic offerings. In addition, as the third most populous city in the U.S., Chicago is a cultural melting pot with a rich appreciation of the arts and ethnic heritage that abounds throughout its 178 neighborhoods.
Originating in Chicago, be sure to try a beef sandwich.
Presently, Chicago is experiencing some new popularity through Hulu’s scripted series, “The Bear.” Recently renewed for its third season, “The Bear” follows award-winning chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he returns to Chicago to keep his deceased brother’s chaotic Italian beef sandwich shop alive. The entire series is shot in Chicago and it is inspired by the historic Mr. Beef sandwich shop, where the series pilot was produced. When you visit this authentic Chicago institution, be sure to get your beef sandwiches dipped – and to make the experience even richer, ask for your sandwiches to include cheese and to “make it juicy.” Some quick series factoids: First, “The Bear” is a shortened nickname of the Berzatto's last name. Second, the series' creator is a close friend of Chris Zucchero, whose father founded Mr. Beef.
This thick pizza baked with layers of cheese and fillings such as meat or vegetables, and a golden crust, the Chicago deep dish pizza is sure to satisfy your hunger.
There are now numerous dining establishments in Chicago that have connections to “The Bear”. Here are a couple of additional noteworthy mentions in Season 2.
Episode 3 features Publican Quality Meats and its owner, Rob Levitt, who gives Sydney (one of the chefs that works with Carmy) a lesson in butchering meats. This meat market also has a café that serves up delicious charcuterie, Ribollita soup, Porchetta sandwiches and so much more!
Episode 7 features Pequod’s Pizza, a local favorite known for its unique and flavorful deep dish pizzas that are enhanced with a caramelized crust. To experience an even deeper dive on Chicago culinary offerings featured in “The Bear,” take the Yes Chef: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour with Chicago Food & City Tours. This tour will take you around the city, highlighting locations and eateries within the series, with opportunities to sample some of the culinary goodness along the way.
There are now numerous dining establishments in Chicago that have connections to “The Bear”. Here are a couple of additional noteworthy mentions in Season 2.
Episode 3 features Publican Quality Meats and its owner, Rob Levitt, who gives Sydney (one of the chefs that works with Carmy) a lesson in butchering meats. This meat market also has a café that serves up delicious charcuterie, Ribollita soup, Porchetta sandwiches and so much more!
Episode 7 features Pequod’s Pizza, a local favorite known for its unique and flavorful deep dish pizzas that are enhanced with a caramelized crust. To experience an even deeper dive on Chicago culinary offerings featured in “The Bear,” take the Yes Chef: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour with Chicago Food & City Tours. This tour will take you around the city, highlighting locations and eateries within the series, with opportunities to sample some of the culinary goodness along the way.
This thick pizza baked with layers of cheese and fillings such as meat or vegetables, and a golden crust, the Chicago deep dish pizza is sure to satisfy your hunger.
With its rich Puerto Rican roots, the Humboldt Park neighborhood has much to offer, such as traditional cafes, galleries featuring local artists and more.
Speaking of tours…
Even with Pequod’s Pizza being the gold standard for pizzas in Chicago, you should consider taking a self-guided Deep Dish Pizza Tour with Finger Licking Foodie Tours. This timed tour will have you experiencing some of Chicago’s most hotly contested pizzerias that have 3 or more locations, including: Gino’s East, Pizzeria Uno and Lou Malnati’s.
Want to experience Chicago as a local would? You should consider taking a tour with Chicago Greeter for immersive neighborhood walking tours that are led by a guide who knows their community quite well! Best of all, these 2 – 4 hour tours are free, but reservations are required. Pro Tip: If you take a Chicago Greeter walking tour of the vibrant Humboldt Park neighborhood, be sure to include an additional hour or so to experience the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture which highlights the art, history and culture of its islands.
There are so many things to experience in Chicago - Opens a dialog that are musts, including: Demera Ethiopian Restaurant and Elske Restaurant (focusing on New American and European cuisine), as well as blues clubs, such as Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines.
If you find yourself in the West Loop/Fulton Street area, you might want to stop by the location where Oprah Winfrey’s historic Harpo Studios once stood. It is now the home to Hamburger University, the global headquarters of McDonald’s Corporation, including the world’s only Global Menu McDonald’s. If you and/or members of your traveling party are keen to experience what McDonald’s offers outside of the U.S., a visit here will be quite an eye opener as international menu selections are featured on a rotational basis.
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It was in 1876 when the city of Chicago - Opens a dialog was first referred to as “The Windy City” and the nickname stuck. However, today that could easily be changed to “The Capital of Food”, due to its abundance of gastronomic offerings. In addition, as the third most populous city in the U.S., Chicago is a cultural melting pot with a rich appreciation of the arts and ethnic heritage that abounds throughout its 178 neighborhoods.
Originating in Chicago, be sure to try a beef sandwich.
Presently, Chicago is experiencing some new popularity through Hulu’s scripted series, “The Bear.” Recently renewed for its third season, “The Bear” follows award-winning chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he returns to Chicago to keep his deceased brother’s chaotic Italian beef sandwich shop alive. The entire series is shot in Chicago and it is inspired by the historic Mr. Beef sandwich shop, where the series pilot was produced. When you visit this authentic Chicago institution, be sure to get your beef sandwiches dipped – and to make the experience even richer, ask for your sandwiches to include cheese and to “make it juicy.” Some quick series factoids: First, “The Bear” is a shortened nickname of the Berzatto's last name. Second, the series' creator is a close friend of Chris Zucchero, whose father founded Mr. Beef.
This thick pizza baked with layers of cheese and fillings such as meat or vegetables, and a golden crust, the Chicago deep dish pizza is sure to satisfy your hunger.
There are now numerous dining establishments in Chicago that have connections to “The Bear”. Here are a couple of additional noteworthy mentions in Season 2.
Episode 3 features Publican Quality Meats and its owner, Rob Levitt, who gives Sydney (one of the chefs that works with Carmy) a lesson in butchering meats. This meat market also has a café that serves up delicious charcuterie, Ribollita soup, Porchetta sandwiches and so much more!
Episode 7 features Pequod’s Pizza, a local favorite known for its unique and flavorful deep dish pizzas that are enhanced with a caramelized crust. To experience an even deeper dive on Chicago culinary offerings featured in “The Bear,” take the Yes Chef: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour with Chicago Food & City Tours. This tour will take you around the city, highlighting locations and eateries within the series, with opportunities to sample some of the culinary goodness along the way.
There are now numerous dining establishments in Chicago that have connections to “The Bear”. Here are a couple of additional noteworthy mentions in Season 2.
Episode 3 features Publican Quality Meats and its owner, Rob Levitt, who gives Sydney (one of the chefs that works with Carmy) a lesson in butchering meats. This meat market also has a café that serves up delicious charcuterie, Ribollita soup, Porchetta sandwiches and so much more!
Episode 7 features Pequod’s Pizza, a local favorite known for its unique and flavorful deep dish pizzas that are enhanced with a caramelized crust. To experience an even deeper dive on Chicago culinary offerings featured in “The Bear,” take the Yes Chef: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour with Chicago Food & City Tours. This tour will take you around the city, highlighting locations and eateries within the series, with opportunities to sample some of the culinary goodness along the way.
This thick pizza baked with layers of cheese and fillings such as meat or vegetables, and a golden crust, the Chicago deep dish pizza is sure to satisfy your hunger.
With its rich Puerto Rican roots, the Humboldt Park neighborhood has much to offer, such as traditional cafes, galleries featuring local artists and more.
Speaking of tours…
Even with Pequod’s Pizza being the gold standard for pizzas in Chicago, you should consider taking a self-guided Deep Dish Pizza Tour with Finger Licking Foodie Tours. This timed tour will have you experiencing some of Chicago’s most hotly contested pizzerias that have 3 or more locations, including: Gino’s East, Pizzeria Uno and Lou Malnati’s.
Want to experience Chicago as a local would? You should consider taking a tour with Chicago Greeter for immersive neighborhood walking tours that are led by a guide who knows their community quite well! Best of all, these 2 – 4 hour tours are free, but reservations are required. Pro Tip: If you take a Chicago Greeter walking tour of the vibrant Humboldt Park neighborhood, be sure to include an additional hour or so to experience the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture which highlights the art, history and culture of its islands.
There are so many things to experience in Chicago - Opens a dialog that are musts, including: Demera Ethiopian Restaurant and Elske Restaurant (focusing on New American and European cuisine), as well as blues clubs, such as Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines.
If you find yourself in the West Loop/Fulton Street area, you might want to stop by the location where Oprah Winfrey’s historic Harpo Studios once stood. It is now the home to Hamburger University, the global headquarters of McDonald’s Corporation, including the world’s only Global Menu McDonald’s. If you and/or members of your traveling party are keen to experience what McDonald’s offers outside of the U.S., a visit here will be quite an eye opener as international menu selections are featured on a rotational basis.
Sign Up for Costco.ca Emails
If you are interested in great deals Costco Travel has to offer, click here - Opens a dialog to sign up to receive emails. This will ensure that Travel and Costco.ca values are sent directly to your inbox.
Once You Are Ready to Travel, Costco Travel Can Help
We invite you to take some time to browse around and dream of your next vacation, rental car, or cruise, whether you’re booking for next month or toward the end of next year.
About the Author: The above piece was written by Jason Gordon, a guest travel blogger, and Costco enthusiast.
