Sara Faddah & Dario Durham

77 Flavors of Chicago

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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted  amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com

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Sara Faddah & Dario Durham

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Society

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www.77flavorschi.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Lake View 27.07.2022

AYYYE! Y'all know what time it is! We talk about Lake View this episode... or Lakeview ?? Hmm... Guess you gotta listen to find out! We eat at Coda Di Volpe and have some fancy pizza! Also, we make a case for the chicken. Tune in and learn with us! Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants and cool sites we've featured on the podcast! BPositiveP...

Roseland 25.07.2022

Disclaimer: ASMR happens during this episode. You may not understand now, but you will later. In this episode, we are in Roseland! We got the scoop on the history and some very fun facts! Also, we eat at Home of the Hoagie for some of the best sandwiches ever and stop by Old Fashioned Donuts for some classics! Tune in for another fun show!  Visit our website and check out our new interactive map t...

Belmont Cragin 2 - Northwest Side Community Development Corporation 20.07.2022

'Ello again, friends! In this episode, we are in Belmont Cragin again! This time with Jessica & Fabian of the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation ! They are amazing and their organization is doing some fantastic things for and with the community. Plus, we tell you another huge reason why Chicago is the best city in the world! Also, we had some amazing food at El Mirador ! It...

Jefferson Park 18.07.2022

AYYYYE! In this episode we talk about Jefferson Park and we are joined by our dog Campbell! We have worked our way to this all-important community area. Can't wait for you to learn about this one. Also, we stopped by Andy's Deli , a Polish grocery store that's been serving the community for a long time! Tune into another fun one! Visit our website and check out our new interactive m...

Taste of Chicago 13.07.2022

What's up, everyone!! You knew it would happen! After 2 years off, the Taste is back! We tell you all about the history of this Chicago event! Also, Sara has some firsts to talk about! It's really cool how this started. And you know we ate! The Taste is different this year and we tell you all about it! Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants a...

Morgan Park 11.07.2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARIO !! Tell him yourself! We are in Morgan Park talking history and celebrating with off-key melodies! Once again, we hit you with some facts about this community area, and the shenanigans are also in full effect! However, the food might've stolen the show! We stopped by Nine One One BBQ Shack and went to heaven (you'll get it later ...)! Tune in and let us give you a g...

Carla Hall Interview 06.07.2022

Carla Hall joined us to talk about her exclusive menu at Esquire by Cooper's Hawk! This is the only place you can get to eat Carla's delicious recipes! She was so fun to chat with and we are very grateful for the opportunity! Tune in! Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants and cool sites we've featured on the podcast! BPositiveProd.com/7...

Mount Greenwood - ft. Carla Hall 04.07.2022

Yooo! What's up, everyone! Happy 4th of July to you. We hope you are staying safe out there. In this episode, we are hanging out in Mount Greenwood! There are a bunch of facts about this area. Can you believe the last standing farm is here?! Also, we talk to the very delightful, Carla Hall ! She was in town to launch her new celebrity chef series menu at the historic Esquire by Cooper's...

Woodlawn - pt 2 29.06.2022

***Warning: Dario may trigger some of you all this episode. But, you'll be aight.*** Hello again, homies! We are talking about Woodlawn again! We got some new facts and then some! We stopped by Robust Coffee Lounge for some fantastic cold brew, lemonade, and sandwiches! Then we became unhinged... Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants and cool sit...

West Elsdon 27.06.2022

Hi again, everyone! We are talking about West Elson in this episode! This community area definitely had an impact on the city and we talk about it. For food, we ate at El Solazo and had some amazing Mexican food! Dario got kind of lit also..haha! Learn with us! Visit our website and check out our new interactive map to visit all the restaurants and cool sites we've featured on the podcast! BP...

Washington Park 20.06.2022

Hello again, friends! We are in Washington Park this episode! This community area is literally about half park! Of course, we have some fun facts to share. We stop by The Park Supper Club , which is a nice throwback to an old-school-style venue! Also, the food is good and one of us caught a buzz! Plus, find out listen to Sara air it out....haha! Come learn with us! Visit our website and check out...

Rogers Park - pt 2 15.06.2022

Y'all....it's too damn hot outside! Stay inside and listen to us tell you about Rogers Park! We found out why it's so busy up there and how Chicago's border expanded north back in the day. Also, we had Peruvian for the first time on the podcast and it did not miss! Taste of Peru is an absolute must-go!! Stay inside where it's cool and kick it with us! Visit our website and...

McKinley Park 13.06.2022

AYYYYE!!! Welcome to this week's episode all about McKinley Park! It definitely has some deep history with Chicago! You have to listen to find out haha! Also, we stop by a local favorite, Marz Community Brewing Company ! The vibe matched the IPAs and food.... REALLY GOOD ! You definitely should come to check this out. Plus, it's in a pretty historic area! Tune in and learn with us! Visit...

Logan Square - pt 2 - Nick Kindelsperger 08.06.2022

Heeeey, everyone! We are 1 year old!!! In this episode, we are back in Logan Square! Last time we had the wonderful Martha Bayne as our guest at Volcano . This time we are joined by the godfather of this podcast, Nick Kindelsperger ! We are forever grateful for him. As for the food, we stopped by Superkhana International ! This one really won us over! A fresh take on Indian cuisine! So delicious!...

Archer Heights 06.06.2022

This week we are in the community area of Archer Heights! It's a community area that works for what it has! Also, we eat at Birrieria Zaragoza AND had the pleasure of speaking to the owner, John Zaragoza ! John was extremely nice, and his staff was exceptional! (Shout out to our waitress, America, and crew!) This was one of the best experiences we had so far! You all have to check them out! A...

West Town 30.05.2022

What's crackin', everyone! This week we talk about the massive community area West Town (in case you didn't see the title)! It is a very large, and kind of .... odd ...make up of neighborhoods. But we gotchu! We also eat at Flo Cafe & Bar for a taste of New Mexico ! The drinks almost took Dario out early, but the food won in the end! Get ready to learn, laugh, and get hungry wit...

Englewood - Dion Dawson 23.05.2022

AYYYE! What's up, everyone! This week we are talking about Englewood with the fam, Dion Dawson , of Dion's Chicago Dream ! So happy to have him back. We catch up with him and all the good work he's doing! Also, we learn a lot about Englewood and what came from it! There's much more than what the news tells you. We eat at Deli King on 71st for some good jerk variations! Tune in...

Beverly 16.05.2022

This week we (re)visit Beverly! If you've been with us from the start, you will know this was originally episode 3! Good to get back out here and fill you in on what we learn. Also, we eat at Top Notch Beefburger ! One of the best burgers in Illinois! this was also a childhood favorite of Dario's. It's been 26 years since he's been. Find out if the food still tastes the same an...

Lower West Side - Carlo Giovanni Lopez 09.05.2022

Hey what's up everyone! IT'S EPISODE 50!!! Thank you everyone for listening to us and supporting what we are doing. We have a ton of fun and we love everything about it. And it's you the, listeners, that make it fun! As for this week, we are on the Lower West Side with our friend Carlo from En Pilsen! There is so much history in this community area, and some fun facts that are reall...

Chatham - Black People Eats 02.05.2022

What's up everyone! This week we are in Chatham joined by our every special guest, Jeremy of Black People Eats ! He is hilarious and has a whole bunch of nuggets he drops for us. Also, we are in Flammin Restaurant having some GREAT food! You all gotta listen! Tune in now! Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago ! #capturetheexcitement WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE ! Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of...

South Shore - pt 2 27.04.2022

What's up, friends! We are back in South Shore this episode! There's bunch of history in this community area. If you remember, we visited before, but there's even more to talk about. How'd this are come to be and who lived here. We talk about it! Thanks for listening! Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago ! #capturetheexcitement WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE ! Follow us on IG: 77...

Hegewisch 25.04.2022

It feels good to get some fresh air... finally! We are outside in Hegewisch! And seriously, this is as far south as you can go in Chicago proper. They call this the "Mayberry of Chicago" and truer words have never been spoken. But it's very cool in its own way. We ate at one of the very best pizza spots in Chicago at Pudgy's Pizza ! It's honestly one of the best! Tune in a...

Bronzeville - Chi Food Local 20.04.2022

What's up, good people! Joined by our friends, from Chi Food Local, we are talking about the Black Metropolis that is Bronzeville! This neighborhood is part of the Douglas Community Area #35. It is RICH with history and we share it with you! We also stop by Friistyle and have some food with a great twist! Tune in to another fun episode!  Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago ! #capturethee...

Norwood Park 18.04.2022

AYYYYE!! This week we are way up north in Norwood Park! We visit one of Chicago's oldest buildings and find out how the movie "Grease" started! We then eat some amazing Italian food at Pasta D'Arte! It was soooo good! Get ready for more HISTORY and food and fun! WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE ! Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario @super_dario_bro Sara @TamarHin...

Albany Park - pt 2 13.04.2022

What's up again, everyone! Back with a Wednesday drop here in Albany Park! This time around we talk a bit more about this very diverse community. It truly is a hidden gem right here in the city. Also, we have some amazing Turkish food at Antepli Turkish Gourmet . You definitely want to come explore this part of the city! Tune in! Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago ! #capturetheexcitemen...

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