The Italian Beef sandwich: what Chicagoans crave when they move away. And what tops their “must have” list when they return. It’s a simple food: beef in its own seasoned juice–called gravy–and served on Italian rolls or crusty bread....
Chicago Columbian Exposition Fair Foods We Still Love
Some of the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition fair foods that rocked the world are still with us today. We take them for granted, but they caused a sensation among fairgoers. When I travel, I like to find foods that...
Chicago: Millennium Park Is the Perfect Public Space
Chicago is not a shy city. It shoves Millennium Park right in your face. And why not? The park is a magnificent public space, meant to be used. It’s Boston Common, 350 years later…as then, the best place in...