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Panozzo's Italian Market [CLOSED]See Panozzo's Italian Market Video ($)
(314 ratings)

1303 S Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 356-9966
  • Panozzo's Famous Meatball Sub
    old school: 3 Sicilian style hand-mixed, hand-rolled, pan-fried pork sausage meatballs, fried in olive oil, then finished in homemade Marinara, topped with house-pickled banana peppers served in sub roll w/ Provolone cheese; looks good
  • Porchetta Crescentina
    sandwich w/ porchetta (pork shoulder wrapped in cured pork belly) in crescentina bread (frybread-like); looks good
4.5 out of 5
314 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; deli serving Italian favorites; Other Recipes: Lasagna Bolognese
Paradise PupSee Paradise Pup Video ($)
(1065 ratings)

1724 S River Rd Map It!
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 699-8590
  • Chicago Dog
    hot dog w/ mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced tomato, cucumber & pickle
  • Italian Beef
    homemade; dipped in au jus; looks good
  • Cheddar Burger
    "need 20 napkins to eat it"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1065 ratings
only 800 sq. ft.; Chicago legend; long lines
Parthenon [CLOSED] ($$)
(430 ratings)

314 S Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 726-2407
As Seen On:
Cheese Paradise
  • Flaming Saganaki
    appetizer; mild kasseri cheese flamed in brandy; originator of making it flaming (in 1968)
  • Spanakopita
    signature dish; also called "spinach cheese pie"; using feta imported from Greece; looks good
3.5 out of 5
430 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1968; family-owned & run
Paulina Market ($$)
(415 ratings)

3501 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-6272
www.paulinamarket.com
  • Smoked Polish Sausage
    garlic & pork
4.5 out of 5
415 ratings
since 1949; market/butcher shop
Pequod's PizzeriaSee Pequod's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(7861 ratings)

2207 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
pequodspizza.com/chicago/
  • Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza
    thick-crust pizza w/ cheesy, crispy edge-crust; looks good
  • Italian Sausage Pan Pizza
    thick crust pizza w/ layer of cheese complementing the crust & forming a caramelized cheesy, crispy edge, w/ sauce & Italian sausage; looks good
4.0 out of 5
7861 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); est. 1970; known for "unique atmosphere & great pizza" (from its website)
Pizzeria UnoSee Pizzeria Uno Video ($$)
(1667 ratings)

29 E Ohio St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-1000
www.unos.com
  • Pizza
    Deep-dish crust topped w/ cheese then sausage, pepperoni and then finally the signature chunky sauce, cooked first time, then topped w/ veges and finally cooked again; looks good; Deep-dish
3.5 out of 5
1667 ratings
Food War: (deep-dish sausage) Uno's vs. Lou Malnati's; Lou Malnati's won (3-votes-to-0); established in 1943; birthplace of deep-dish pizzeria; other locations across the country
Pork & Mindy's [CLOSED] ($$)
(268 ratings)

1623 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 799-8759
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • "Bao to the Pork"
    top seller; hickory smoked pork shoulder, pickled daikon & carrot, house sauce, cucumber jalapeno cilantro relish, steamed bun; "the perfect pairing in your mouth" -Jernard Wells
3.5 out of 5
268 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2015; creative bbq sandwich shop known for smoked meats
Portillo's Hot DogsSee Portillo's Hot Dogs Video ($)
(6710 ratings)

100 W Ontario Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 587-8910
www.portillos.com/locatio...
  • Jumbo Hot Dog
    steamed hot dog, mustard, relish, celery salt, onion, tomato, kosher pickle & sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun; "fire!" "umami at it's finest" -Jeremy McBryde
  • Chocolate Cake Milkshake
    2-layer chocolate cake w/ icing blended in to milkshake; looks good
4.0 out of 5
6710 ratings
est. 1963; "known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs" (from its website) plus sandwiches, salads, fries & dessert; 70+ locations;
Primehouse [CLOSED] ($$$$)
(1568 ratings)

616 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 660-6000
  • Kobe Beef Sashimi
    slices of raw steak
  • Steaks
    dry-aged steaks
3.5 out of 5
1568 ratings
[CLOSED]; restaurant features hand-selected meats that are dry-aged on the premises in a Himalayan salt-tiled aging room; in The James Hotel Chicago
Proxi ($$$)
(521 ratings)

565 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 466-1950
www.proxichicago.com
  • Tempura Elotes
    corn fritters topped w/ Japanese mayo, Grana Padano cheese, chives, lime & chili powder; "pure, deep-fried fantastic-ness!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
521 ratings
est. 2017; features global street food & multi-cultural cuisine
Public House [CLOSED] ($$)
(1139 ratings)

400 N State St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 265-1240
  • Vanilla Stout Cake Shake
    confetti cake w/ colorful buttercream served on top & inside, blended w/ house vanilla gelato & stout; served in a candy rimmed chalice
3.5 out of 5
1139 ratings
[CLOSED]; restaurant & beer hall w/ 100+ in-house beers; offers American fare w/ a smokehouse twist
PublicanSee Publican Video ($$$)
(3408 ratings)

837 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
thepublicanrestaurant.com
  • PQM Burger
    caramelized onions, Dijon sauce mix, cheese; looks good
  • Spicy Pork Rinds
  • Avocado Salad
    tomato, cucumber, shabazi & fried garlic
  • Braised Pork Belly
4.0 out of 5
3408 ratings
beer-focused restaurant offering an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall
Publican Quality Meats ($$)
(669 ratings)

825 W Fulton Market St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 445-8977
www.publicanqualitymeats....
  • "P.Q.M." or Publican Burger
    Slagel beef patty topped w/ lettuce, cheese, caramelized onion, fried shallots & special sauce on a toasted bun; looks good
4.0 out of 5
669 ratings
opened in 2012; butcher shop & American cafe serving sandwiches, salads & soups
Purple PigSee Purple Pig Video ($$$)
(8389 ratings)

444 N Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1744
thepurplepigchicago.com
  • Pork Gravy with Ricotta
    seared pork braised in tomato sauce to form ragu & served in a cast iron serving bowl w/ a ball of ricotta; served w/ thickly sliced toasted bread for dipping; looks good
  • Milk Braised Pork Shoulder
    served on mashed potatoes & topped w/ milk gravy; looks good
4.5 out of 5
8389 ratings
opened in 2009; chef/co-owner Jimmy Bannos Jr. was winner of James Beard, Rising Star Chef (2014)
Rex Italian FoodsSee Rex Italian Foods Video ($)
(345 ratings)

4431 N Harlem Ave Map It!
Norridge, IL 60706
(708) 457-0177
www.rexitalianfoods.com
  • Sicilian Schiacciatas
    pizza-sandwich stuffed w/ ham, pepperoni, fried peppers, mild giardiniera & mozzarella & served panini style; looks good
4.5 out of 5
345 ratings
est. 1960s; Other Recipes: Cream of Garlic Soup | Lemon Knots
River RoastSee River Roast Video ($$)
(1209 ratings)

315 N La Salle Dr Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100
riverroastchicago.com
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
    "it's a magical experience!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good; signature dish; applewood smoked & juicy, RR potatoes; carved table-side; looks good
  • Rack of Pork
    Berkshire cider-brined & apple smoked, cornbread; carved table-side & served w/ apple cider sauce
4.0 out of 5
1209 ratings
est. 2014; offering dramatic city & water views from every seat--inside and out; specializing in roasted meats, fish & vegetables, known for carving at the table; owner/chef is James Beard award-winning Tony Mantuano
Roost Chicken & Biscuits ($$)
(390 ratings)

455 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 877-5738
roostisgood.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Chicago"
  • "The Stevie"
    buttermilk biscuit sandwich w/ fried chicken, bacon, egg & sharp cheddar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
390 ratings
est. 2012; traditional scratch-made comfort food
RosebudSee Rosebud Video ($$)
(704 ratings)

1500 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117
www.rosebudrestaurants.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Pork Chops Calabrese
    served w/ crispy potatoes; choice of Calabrese or Cacciatore (Jeff gets it Calabrese)
4.0 out of 5
704 ratings
est. 1975
RPM SteakSee RPM Steak Video ($$$$)
(1690 ratings)

66 W Kinzie St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-4990
rpmsteak.com
  • 14K Chocolate Cake
    w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
  • Dry-Aged Steakburger
    dry-aged for 28 days; w/ cheddar, horseradish cream, frizzled onions; looks good
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    cucumber, feta, harissa, sesame seed bun
  • "The Duke"
    10 oz. Rib eye filet; trimmed fat is rendered separately & used to create "beef butter" used to baste steak before & during broiling
4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website)
Ruby's Fast FoodSee Ruby's Fast Food Video ($)
(360 ratings)

3740 W Montrose Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-2669
www.rubysfastfood.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
  • Crispy Pata
    roasted, crispy whole pork shank and foot, boiled, cooled and deep fried in soybean oil; takes a day to make; "best pig product available in the U.S. that nobody's ever heard of...it's pretty, pretty rockin'"-Andrew Zimmern; looks good
4.5 out of 5
360 ratings
Filipino eatery
Saucy Porka ($)
(684 ratings)

335 S Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 285-2303
saucyporka.com
  • Asian Style Paella
    served w/ Chinese Lap Chang pork sausage, spicy sausage, pork carnitas, edamame, bean sprouts, scallions; looks good
  • Pork Pozole
    soup w/ smoky guajillo peppers & tomato base soup served w/ pickled cabbage, cilantro & corn tortillas; looks good
4.5 out of 5
684 ratings
serving Asian Latin fusion comfort foods; celebrity chef Richard Blais made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Soy Marinated Pork Carnitas
Scatchell's Beef & Pizza ($)
(143 ratings)

4700 W Cermak Rd Map It!
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-0911
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    bread shipped from D'amato's Bakery; topped w/ homemade jardiniere sauce; Jeff got sweet & hot & dipped in au jus
3.0 out of 5
143 ratings
since 1953; Italian beef sandwich stand; cash only
Schiappa's [CLOSED] ($$)
(23 ratings)

402 S Madison St Map It!
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4965
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "St. Louis, MO"
  • The 29" Challenge For 2
    one 29" pizza pie, 2 persons, 30 minutes; Team Casey lost
3.5 out of 5
23 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1979
Scout [CLOSED] ($$)
(703 ratings)

1301 S Wabash Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 705-0595
  • Foot Long Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    triple cheese (cheddar, muenster, American) w/ brioche, tomato basil dip; looks good
  • Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    foot-long grilled cheese sandwich w/ brioche, mozzarella, whole milk provolone, braised short rib, sauteed pepper & onion, tomato basil dip
3.0 out of 5
703 ratings
[CLOSED]
Sepia ($$$)
(1289 ratings)

123 N Jefferson St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
www.sepiachicago.com
  • Rohan Duck
    seared duck breast, foie gras ganache, picked blueberries & carrots, sauce poivrade infused w/ chocolate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1289 ratings
opened in 2007; built from a 19th century print shop; featuring inventive American cuisine
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