"Whether you lived in Chicago for years and moved away or simply visited the city for a quick getaway, there are some dishes that you can enjoy fully in the Windy City. Sure, you may be able to find a deep dish pizza in Detroit, but it's not really going to taste the same as it does as Lou Malnati's or Gino's. There also may be a random place slinging Chicago-style hot dogs in LA, but it's certainly not going to beat the one you might eat at Wrigley Field."
"If you've left Chicago for whatever reason, there's probably a good chance that you miss some of these quintessentially Chicagoan foods. We've created this list to tide you over until you can get back to Chi-Town. And, if you haven't been to Chicago before, let this list inspire you and serve as a must-try compilation of dishes that you should absolutely seek out once you visit."
"There are so many different fascinating hot dog variations from around the world, but few are more delicious than a classic Chicago-style hot dog. Perhaps the most important thing to know about a Chicago dog is the fact that it absolutely, categorically should not contain ketchup. In fact, former President Barack Obama, one of Chicago's most well-known public figures, once said that adults shouldn't be eating ketchup at all in reference to his hot dog preferences."
Chicago has several iconic dishes that are best experienced in the city. Deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs are highlighted as quintessential Chicago foods. Deep-dish pizza from places like Lou Malnati's or Gino's offers a distinctive taste not easily replicated elsewhere. Chicago-style hot dogs use an all-beef frank in a poppy seed bun with mustard, pickle relish, chopped white onion, sport peppers or pickles, sliced tomato, a pickle spear, and celery salt, and never ketchup. These dishes evoke nostalgia for former residents and offer must-try experiences for visitors.
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