Lecture: Iconic Chicago Foods

120 East Park Avenue,Elmhurst IL 60126

28 August, 2022

Description

Chicago is the birthplace of some of the most unique dishes in the nation. Cultural historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods: deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, cheesecake, and Frango mints. Learn the stories behind each of these signature foods and how they reflect Chicago's patterns of immigration, cultural traditions and creativity.