Gourmet Flavours

2026

United States

Chicago

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesWhere Chicago Eats When It Isn't Eating Pizza

Markets

  1. MarketsHow Lincoln Park Zoo Became Chicago's Free BackyardMentions market near Lincoln Park Zoo, local food context

Street food

  1. Street foodDragged Through the Garden: Chicago's Hot Dog Stands and the City's No-Ketchup ReligionComprehensive guide to Chicago's iconic hot dog stands and culture
  2. Street foodPlanning a Chicago Marathon Weekend Without Wasting Your LegsIncludes what to eat during marathon weekend, but food is part of broader plan

Tables

  1. TablesWhere Chicago Eats When It Isn't Eating PizzaDiverse, Michelin-starred and authentic Chicago dining options
  2. TablesInside Pizzeria Uno, the Chicago Room Where Deep Dish BeganHistoric deep-dish pizza origin with nearby food and museum context.
  3. TablesThe Pizza War Nobody Wins: Chicago's Deep-Dish vs Tavern-Style DivideExplores Chicago's deep-dish and tavern-style pizza debate and venues
  4. TablesA Chicago Weekend Around Doja Cat at the United CenterWeekend dining recommendations around a concert event

Bars

  1. BarsChicago's Speakeasy Circuit Behind Unmarked DoorsIn-depth guide to Chicago's speakeasy cocktail bars and bar crawl
  2. BarsBoats, Bridges and Cider on the Chicago River in SeptemberDetails riverwalk bars and timing for Chicago River activities

Where to sleep in Chicago: the Chicago hotel directory

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