24 food experiences you need to have in Chicago before you die

1. Unlimited seafood brunch at Shaw’s

Photo: Shaw’s Crab house

2. Mussels from Bistronomic

Photo: Bistronomic

3. Burrata from City Winery

Photo: City Winery Chicago

4. Oysters from Eataly

Photo: Eataly

5. Cheese fries from Weiner Circle

Photo: The Wiener’s Circle

6. Cheeseburger from Cochon Volant

Photo: Cochan Volant Brasserie

7. Ice cream from Rainbow Cone

Photo: Original Rainbow Cone

8. Apple fritter from Do-Rite Donuts

Photo: Do-Rite Donuts

9. Fried ribs from Porkchop

Photo: Porkchop BBQ

10. Sushi from Rock Wrap and Roll

Photo: Rock Wrap & Roll

11. Fried chicken from Gus’s Fried Chicken

Photo: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Chicago

12. Cookies the size of your face from Summer House Santa Monica

Photo: Summer House Santa Monica

13. Paella from Bernie’s

Photo: Bernie’s Lunch and Supper

14. Avocado fries from Nana

Photo: Nana

15. Shrimp and grits from GT Fish & Oyster

Photo: GT Fish & Oyster

16. 14k chocolate cake from RPM Steak

Photo: RPM Steak

17. Seafood tower from Cold Storage

Photo: Cold Storage

18. Dim Sum from Phoenix Restaurant

Photo: Aurimas

19. Spanish tapas from Cafe Iberico

Photo: Cafe Iberico

20. Something sweet from Sweet Mandy B’s

Photo: Sweet Mandy B’s

21. Whole animal service from Frontier

Photo: Frontier Chicago

22. Funnel cake from Maxwell Street Market

Photo: LuAnn Hunt

23. Italian beef from Al’s

Photo: Al’s Beef

24. Deep dish pizza from Pequods

Photo: Pequod’s Chicago Pizza

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