23 Foods You Have To Try at This Year’s Taste of Chicago

2. Chicago pothole gelato at Mariano’s

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Mariano's "Chicago Pothole" gelato, their version of Rocky Road. Available at #TasteOfChicago2015 and in stores.

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3. Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza

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Today's the day!! The 35th annual #TasteOfChicago kicks off today at 11am and runs through Sunday, July 12th. #LouMalnatis will be at #Booth20 so make sure to stop by for a slice of #Chicagosdeepdish! ________________________________________ #Chicago #foodfestival #food #summertimeinthecity #deepdish #pizza #apizzachicago

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4. Chocolate bourbon caramel ice-cream puff at Puffs of Doom

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Chocolate bourbon caramel ice-cream puff. Got it aaaalll over my face. Haha I can't eat #dessert #sogood #chocolate #puff #tasteofchicago #somessy #caramel #icecream

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5. Avocado toast at Farmer’s Fridge

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Love these guys! @farmersfridge #tasteofchicago watermelon gazpacho and avocado toast Really good!! #chicagofood #sustainablefood #vegetables #fruits #farmers #farmtojar @chicagodcase #chicago #grantpark @humana #healthierchoices #tasteofchi @chicagodcase #foodfestival

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6. Kimcheesy rice ball at Yum Dum

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So far at #TasteOfChicago we've had a lobster corndog, rattlesnake and rabbit sausage, duck fat fries, and a roasted red pepper and goat cheese tamale, but these kimcheesy rice balls WIN. Holy cow, @yumdumtruck. These are amazeballs. Literally. #Chicago

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7. Chicago style hot dogs at Gold Coast Dogs

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Now That's My Kind A Wiener. #Chicago #JustATaste #TasteOfChicago #ChiDog #EvAndJaqCoast2Coast

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8. Smoked alligator sausage at Chicago’s Dog House

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9. Smore’s donuts at Beaver’s Donuts

Beavers Coffee and Donuts: Smores donuts #beaversdonuts

A photo posted by E.T (@e_dreamz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 4:24pm PDT

10. Papas bravas at Bruges Brothers

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11. Jibarito at La Bomba

#tasteofchicago #jibarito #labomba #glutenfree #glutenberg #blondeale

A photo posted by Lindsey Marie (@lmaries84) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:35pm PDT

12. Tamales at Dia de los Tamales

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It's a beautiful morning to kick off the Taste of Chicago! We are in booth #26 just north of the fountain on Columbus! Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune regarding where you should eat at The Taste! http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-ent-0708-taste-tickets-20150707-column.html #diadelostamales #tamales #tasteofchi #TasteOfChicago2015 #tasteofchicago #chicagogram #chicago #chicagoeats #foodie #glutenfree #vegetarian #vegan

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13. Graham Elliot’s Lobster corn dog (available Wednesday only, sorry if you missed out!)

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Behold, the mighty "Lobster Corndog"! Available today only, at the Taste of Chicago.

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14. Crème brûlée cupcake at Chicago Cupcake

Indulging in Crème brûlée cupcake at the taste of Chicago. #tasteofchi #globelletravels #globalnomads #360chicago #mychicagopix #chicagoepic #foodtrucks #discoveramerica #tryanothertaste #outdoorsusa #travelstoke #hearttravel @chicago_cupcake #tasteofchicago #foodfest #chicagofestivals #chicagofestivals #ChicagoCupcake

A photo posted by Sharon Karunakaran (@scatterbrainsharon) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:58pm PDT

15. Fried ravioli at Punky’s Pizza

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Fried Ravioli from @punkyspizza at #TasteOfChicago2015.

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16. FREE Spam inventions at the SPAMERICAN! TOUR

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Assortment of Spam: Sushi, fries and cubano. (The cubano was a serious winner.) #sweethomechicago

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17. Watermelon paletas at La Mexicana

La Mexicana watermelon paleta. #paletas

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18. Plantain ‘Sandwich’ with pulled pork, queso fresco and spicy guava sauce at La Cocinita

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Plantain "Sandwich" with Pulled Pork, Queso Fresco and Spicy Guava Sauce. #yum #sweethomechicago

A post shared by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:33pm PDT

19. Roast pork tenderloin sandwich with fig jam, prosciutto, and apple slaw at Jack’s Fork in the Road

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Pork Tenderloin with Apple Slaw, Prosciutto and Fig Jam. #yum #sweethomechicago

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20. Mustard fried catfish at BJ’s Market and Bakery

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Mustard Fried Catfish? Yes please. #yum #sweethomechicago

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21. Pierogi at Kasia’s Deli

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Oh pierogi, how I've missed you. #yum #sweethomechicago

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22. Buffalo wing at Miller’s Pub

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23. Jerk chicken at Iyanze

Eating #tasteofchicago #jiyanze #jerkchickenandplantains

A photo posted by Melissa Smith (@melissa__rae__) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

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