77 Flavors of Chicago

Aye yo!! This is a really cool one! We went and visited the Hull House Museum at University of Illinois Chicago ! We also sat with Nadia Maragha , who is the education manager for the museum to learn even more about Jane Addams . For food, we took a short ride over to Greektown and had Greek Islands . Very delicious! Also, it's our 2 year birthday for the podcast!!! Thank you all for the supp...

Yet again, here we are! This time we are with Candace Moore , Chief Equity Officer for the City of Chicago , talking about a dope project. The Folded Map Project encourages Chicagoans to learn about their own neighborhood as well as its twin. It's an interactive map that guides you. Very cool! Then we head to GG's Chicken Shop and have a chicken experience we will never forget! Y'al...

Ayyye, fresh off vacation, we have a good one in store for you! We got a chance to speak with the CEO of Urban Gateways , Leslé Honoré ! She is an absolute rockstar and heads one of the coolest spots in all of Chicago. A poet, author, CEO, and advocate of art, Leslé is on a mission for the city's youth. Also, we ate at Carniceria Guanajuato for some food inside of a grocery store, which someh...

What is up, everyone!! This episode is a very cool one! First we head down to the financial district here in the Loop and talk about the when Chicago had the time stone... Then , we head over to the tallest building in the city to meet Chef Jonathon Sawyer at he brand new restaurant, Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails ! Chef is a Chicagoan with literally a world of experience and cooks up...

Take a stroll with us down Chicago's OG "Millionaire's Row". We walk down one of the most historic streets in the city. Then we eat right in the neighborhood like we live there at The Spoke & Bird ! Their breads are ridiculously good! Also, is Dario old? And what's his food fear? Find out this episode! Help Dion Feed the Dream! He just launched a nationwide fundraising...

We continue our walk on Broadway in Uptown, to Asia on Argyle ! This historic area has an uplifting origin! It's a beautiful day or so come take a walk with us! Help Dion Feed the Dream! He just launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise $1 million to feed 1000 MORE households around Chicago! You can donate here by joining  ⁠ Team 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠ , start your own team, or con...

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This week we talk about the start and impact that Chicago Theater! We talk with local docent, Robin Simon , who takes us on a fascinating history lesson of B&K. For food we had Ragadan and one of the most amazing burgers in Chicago! Help Dion Feed the Dream! He just launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise $1 million to feed 1000 MORE households around Chicago! You can donate here b...

What's up, good people! This week we are back in Jefferson Park to talk more in depth about the community area that gave Chicago 18 community areas. We sit with Maggie and Susanna , who are residents and active in their community. Then we head over to Cafe Marbella for some amazing tapas!! Tune in and learn with us! Help Dion Feed the Dream! He just launched a nationwide fundraising campaign...

If you've never heard of Vivian G Harsh, allow us to tell you about her. Hi, we are 77 Flavors of Chicago. Join us as we tell you about dope Chicago HERstory Andean some of the best food in the city. Anyway, that was far the newbies. Y'all know what time it is! We at it again with some of the most amazing information today! Stacie Williams at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection , loc...

Whaaaat's up, everyone! Thanks for dropping in again! April 4th is Chicago Flag Day and we have a whole bunch of history for you about the flag. And we stopped by Old Town and had Topo Gigio Italian food! It was so good and the service was amazing, Get ready for a fun episode! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@77fla...

This week we are talking about another OG rail line, the Metropolitan West Side Elevated. We are joined by none other than Chicago tour guide legend, and host of all of Dario's favorite content, Geoffrey Baer!!! Get ready to LEARN! Then, we head over to Wicker Park and get some Seoul...Seoul Tacos! It's so good!! Enjoy!!Check out Geoffrey Baer's latest show, "The Most Beautiful...

Happy Springtime, folks! Since the flowers are about to bloom we figured to give you some history as to why Chicago has the motto "Urbs In Horto" or "city in a garden". Also, we had some delicious food at Lucy's in Humboldt Park! Come explore the city with us! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@77...

What's good, friends! Here is the full interview with Howard Rosing of DePaul! He goes into great detail on some very dope history. We had to drop this for you all to hear. Also, pick up his book and check out even more from him and his co-author. For now, enjoy this conversation! 📗Purchase Howard's Book, " Chicago: A Food Biography " HERE !! If you have anything you'd li...

Welcome back!! This episode we are searching for the roots of Chicago food! We know that Chicago is built from a very diverse population of people that make the city one of the best for food. But we are on the hunt for the very beginning! This is the first part of an ongoing series! We spoke with DePaul Instructor, Howard Rosing and Axios', Monica Eng . Both are authors and historians who hav...

What's up good people! It's Chicago's 186th birthday and we are at the Chicago Food Stop inside the former John Hancock Building! There was a HUGE Eli's cheesecake, singing, and dancing and...SLIME! Also, we take you on a journey of some of Chicago's past milestone birthdays! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please emai...

This week we travel the green line with Jannice from Elevated Chicago to talk about history and opportunity of one of the oldest rail lines in Chicago! Also, we stop and eat at Retreat At Currency Exchange , which is an old currency exchange that is now used as a food incubator and cowering space! And we have some amazing drinks from Ctrl Z Coffee !! If you have anything you'd like us to talk...

Ayyye, what's up, everyone! Remember when we talked about Motor Row? Well, in this episode we learn all about it! There is some really cool history. And reading these building are incredibly fun to do. And yes, we said reading... Also, we stopped for food and music at a Chicago classic, Buddy Guy's Legends ,  with the sounds of Lynn Hilton and the Hilton Heart Project Band. The food and...

EPISODE 100!!! What's up, everyone! Happy Valentine's Day! We love you... regardless of how we end our episodes... 😅. Today we are talking about bricks in Chicago, and one brickyard in particular that has a cool history. Also, we find a small, but adorable spot that serves some home-cooked Mexican food! Golden Tuzo makes you feel right at home! Join in and vibe with us! If you have anyt...

Welcome back, homeslices! In this episode, we really get to know who the father of Chicago is! Everyone knows that Jean Baptiste Point du Sable was the first permanent settler in Eschikago, Chicago for those who don't know, but how much more do we know about him? We find out, Also we stop by Williams Inn and have some amazing food!! Y'all gotta hear this! Check it out! If you have anythi...

Ayyye!! In this episode, we talk about the Union Stockyards! Not only do we talk about it, but we visit The Plant , which is a museum inside one of the old packinghouses!! We were guided by Ph. D. Professor, and author of the book Slaughterhouse , Dominic Pacyga . This is one of the best museums in all of Chicago! Then for dinner, we hit Frontier and have a whole roasted pig!! Brains, eyeballs, an...

AYYYYE! In this episode, we talk about how the 77 community areas started straight from the source, the beautiful  University of Chicago ! Directors Chris and Tess take us on the past, present, and future hopes of all 77! This was a great interview! Also, we eat some Vietnamese/Latin-inspired food at Saucy Porka and Dario eats something he once said he didn't like...and liked it!! tune in now...

Happy MLK Jr. Day!! We are excited to talk about one of Chicago's hidden gems, the pedway! It's a fun, confusing system that we all love and wonder about. We invited our guest Elizabeth Blasius to try and help make some sense of it. Then we hopped on the redline towards Chinatown to try a new hotpot spot, Shoo Loong Kan ! That was a very fun experience. Check it all out! **Also, check ou...

What's up, everyone! Thanks for joining us again! This episode is brought to you by the letter "Y", and why it's all over Chicago! Plus, we talk about some dope landmarks hidden in plain sight. As for food, we have 3 dope features, Venteux , Randolph Tavern , and a preview of restaurant week at Barrio ! Join us for another fun ride! If you have anything you'd like us to ta...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! We hope you had a great and wonderful holiday. We are definitely excited to kick off what we are calling "phase 2". Food and history are still what we do! In this episode, we are talking about how the CTA got started! It's come a long way from the streetcar days. Also, we stopped and ate at the Chicago Taco Authority. The food and atmosphere here are dope!...