Local Flavour - Restaurants That Shaped Chicago'’s Neighborhoods

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From the publisher -

The neighborhoods that make up Chicago’s rich cultural landscape have been defined by the restaurants that anchor them. In Local Flavor, the popular food writer Jean Iversen chronicles eight beloved local eateries, from Chinatown on the South Side to Rogers Park in the far North, tracing the story of how they became neighborhood institutions. Iversen has meticulously gathered the tales, recipes, and cultural traditions that define Chicago’s culinary past and present. Rich with firsthand accounts from local restaurateurs, their families, long-time customers, and staff, Local Flavor is a community-driven look at Chicago through a gastronomical lens. Including recipes for popular dishes from each restaurant that readers can try at home, Local Flavor weaves together ethnography, family, and food history into a story that will enthrall both food and Chicago history lovers.

Before reading this book all I knew about Chicago’s food scene was deep dish pizza and the addictive combination of cheese and caramel popcorn. I had no idea that Chinese Take Out Containers were a result of a Chicago company --- I only know them from TV as they have yet to come over to Canada! I really enjoyed reading about the different restaurants and their respective restaurants and the recipes look delicious!

A great book for any traveler or foodie, it is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.