77 Flavors of Chicago

What's up everyone! This episode WTTW's Geoffrey Baer drop in the podcast again to talk about his new TV show, " The Most Beautiful Places In Chicago 2 " . Not only do we talk about his new show, but we do it in one of the locations you can learn about on the show! How cool?! For food we head to River North and have Indian cuisine from Bar   Goa . Tune in and learn with us! Als...

NETFLIX!!!! Can you believe it?! Our podcast made it on Netflix's " High On the Hog ". Honestly, thank you all for the support to have this happen. But, back to work; this episode we are talking about the history of one of the most famous sites in all of Chicago, the lions of the Art Institute! Pretty cool stuff to talk about next time you're at work. We then had German food at...

It is officially the Christmas season here in Chicago. We were wondering how did that big tree get started?! Also, we had food from the  country  of Georgia, and it was delicious!! Can't wait to tell you all about it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠ admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOU...

Since we've been doing our thing with this podcast, we've mentioned bungalows several times. This episode we're giving y'all the facts about why we love them so much in Chicago! Then we head to River North and brunch it out at Sifr for some very tasty Middle Eastern food. This is a must try, y'all! Plus here are some links to the associations for Chicago Bungalows: Chicago...

Hello again, good people! This episode we tell you all about how Softball was started in Chicago! Such an interesting start. And in Bronzeville! Plus, we had some amazing food at Marina's Bistro & Rum Bar , as well as a nice conversation will Owner/Chef Eric! Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please ema...

What's up! If you grew up in Chicago in the 90's or earlier, you probably been to Montgomery Ward at some point, in some capacity. We are here to tell you some more dope history! Also, we travel to the South Side for some delicious ramen at Shinya Ramen House ! Come learn with us! Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food...

Ayyye! What's up, good people! This week we are taking to back to the library. The Newberry Library is a historical gem in plain sight! History dating back 600 years, 27.5 miles of archives, you gotta check this out! And for lunch we stopped by Humboldt Park and had La Sandwichera Cafe ! Y'all, these sandwiches are amazing!! Tune in and learn with us! If you have anything you'd like...

What's up, homeslices! Thank you all for locking in with us yet again! We are talking about a pretty dope location that really changed the landscape of Chicago's we know it. Chicago's Central Station in Grant Park played a major roll for the city and you should definitely know the history! Also, we had so very nice Italian food at Sapori Trattoria . We were packed in there, but the...

Y'all we have partnered with the Chicago Architecture Center for the 3rd year for Open House Chicago ! If you've ever wanted to go inside some of Chicago's most historic buildings and locations, now's the chance! Learn about the history of both the CAC and Open House Chicago. And afterwards, Washington it down this with Zaza's Pizza ! It's the only New York thing we e...

I bet y'all didn't know Maybelline was invented in Chicago! Yea, listen to this incredible story! But, also the food from Bayan Ko, was absolutely incredible! We can't say enough good about this spot! Also, sidebar, what do y'all think about the Bears?! 🐻🫤 If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠ media@77flavo...

Y'all we are in Bronzeville again! We love it there. But this time we are talking about the Gospel Music it gave us from 2 historic churches on the South Side. Then we have some good ol' should food from Pearl's Place , an absolute staple in the community! Tune in and learn with us! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email u...

Y'all we been waiting to tell you about this dope Chicago story! If you didn't believe Chicago changed the world before this, you will be a believer! Learn about the rise of a giant, Zenith , and all the very FIRST things! Then come along with us and try some amazing Somalian cuisine at Safari Somali Cuisine ! This is such a fun episode! If you have anything you'd like us to talk ab...

Have you ever wondered about what's the further south you can go in Chicago? We know you didn't. So we went there for you! You'd be amazed at what we found! Also, we have some good ol' summertime food from Skyway Dog House! Y'all gotta tune in the here our dog, Campbell, interrupt us all episode. And to learn something... If you have anything you'd like us to talk abo...

Happy Labor Day, everyone! We hope you are celebrating responsibly, while listening to our podcast! Honestly, if you didn't know, Chicago directly helped change the world with this one. Learn about the roots of Labor Day and why we celebrate it. Plus, get some dope fun facts also that you may not know! Also, we stopped by BienMeSabe Cafe & Restaurant for some fantastic arepas! Listen to u...

Did y'all know Chicago was good at wood?? That's all. Listen for more fun. Oh, and we ate at one of our favorite places in the city, My Buddy's ! Find out why by listening instead of reading this description. Do people actually read this?? If you do, DM us and let us know that you read the description. We will shout you out on the podcast! Enjoy!! If you have anything you'd lik...

Y'all, we have a story for you!! This is really a cool story about the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation that you probably don't know about. But wait, there's more! We went to Ina Mae Tavern . When we tell you this food is amazing, believe us!! It's amazing! Tune in! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@7...

Yo, yo, yo! Have y'all ever wondered about the history and breakdown of street signs in Chicago? Probably not. Well y'all gone learn today!! We talk about the history of street signs here and breakdown what everything means on a street sign. Then we head to one of our favorite breakfast spots, S & G! It's just good food! Plus, listen to Sara's epic rant! 🤣 Tune in and vibe...

Have you ever been to the northern edge of Chicago?? Well, in this episode we are taking you to the edge! *insert dramatic grunge guitar riff* Find out what's around there and some of the history involving the last street up north! Then we head due west to try some Belizean food from Redz ! It was so good. Take a listen to this one! And....thank you... family . We strongly like you all! 😉 If...

What's up! We're talking about Chicago's first woman Mayor, Jane Byrne ! If you don't know the history, y'all already ready know what we do. Find out about her in this episode! Also, we went to Tufano's Vernon Park Tap and had some amazing Italian food from this 93-year old restaurant. The service and food still hold true here! Come along with us for more Chicago hist...

What's up, good people! This week we are checking back in with the Austin community area and how they are banding together to build a sustainable community for its people. Austin Coming Together is an organization spear-heading and activating the community! Take a listen to a few of the voices behind the call to action! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, foo...

Guess what?! This episode is a first of its kind for this podcast! We are pretty excited for it! We are talking about the "hole" or "island" in Chicago that...isn't. Also, we stopped by Hagen's Fish Market and had some fire seafood! it was truly amazing. Tune in! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at...

Ayyyye! What's up, good people! Let's talk about the history of Chicago's buses! it's kind of a bizarre one haha... There are a bunch of fun facts in this episode, so listen up! We also went to an antique stop. Andy's on Devon! it was so cool. Also, for food we had Serbian-American food from 016 in Ravenswood. The food was incredibly delicious! But, better have friends wit...

Chicago's bridges and river are the very fabric of why Chicago even exists today. We got a chance to talk to Josh Coles , the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum director, about the history of the bridges and the ecology of the river! This was such a fun time!! You all gotta listen! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please emai...

It's Pride month, y'all! We've talked about the history of Chicago's LGBTQ community on the podcast before. This time we are going to highlight the conversation around it with the very dope storytelling of Outspoken over at Sidetrack ! Archy Jamjun tells us what the storytelling show is all about and how it came to be. Plus, we stopped by Sfera in Edgewater and had some amazing...

Happy Juneteenth, everyone! Celebrate responsibly. Today we are talking about the Orange Line here in Chicago! There are some really interesting facts about the line. We rode the majority of the line all the way to Midway Airport! The we dipped off to Archer Heights and had Querrepario , which is a small restaurant that has some amazing quesobirria tacos! Can't wait to tell you about everythi...