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Vito and Nick’s

Visiting Chicago without at least trying deep-dish pizza is considered a mortal sin to some Chicagoans. There’s so many places...

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Alicia Butler
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Valois

This cafeteria-style lunch counter has attracted countless celebrities, including President Obama and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1921, Valois hasn’t changed...

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Alicia Butler
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Chicago River

Scenes from an architectural boat tour along the Chicago river.

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Christian Muller
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Italian Village

Opened in 1927, Italian Village specializes in Northern Italian fare (and yes — cannolis too). You can also expect to...

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Alicia Butler
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Gene & Georgetti

Steak is to Chicago what the thin-crust pizza is to NYC — a staple that could be consumed morning, noon...

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Alicia Butler
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Jim's Original

Hot dogs may have been invented in Brooklyn, but Jim’s Original has perfected them. Technically considered a Polish sausage sandwich,...

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Alicia Butler
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Gino's East

Deep dish pizza is a Chicago specialty! It’s more like a lasagna than a pizza but it’s what you need...

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Brent Ross
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Bub City

BBQ joint with a Bloody Mary buffet bar and live country music

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Brent Ross
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Al’s Italian Beef

They call it “hot beef” in St. Louis, but if you talk to a Chicagoan, this Windy City favorite should...

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Alicia Butler
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Orange Garden Restaurant

For most visitors, Chinese food doesn’t spring to mind when considereing Midwest food icons. Yet the Orange Garden has been...

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