chi town

1. Maxwell Street Market

7.7
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Mercado de pulgas · South Loop · 34 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: When it comes to Mexican food, Chicago is second to none. The proof is in this open-air market. You just don't find this at your typical Tex-Mex taco stand. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

2. Xoco

8.4
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Near North Side · 361 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Rick Bayless is a world-renowned authority on authentic Mexican cuisine. He's also a genius in the kitchen. XOCO is Rick's love letter to Mexican street food. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

3. Graham Elliot

217 W Huron St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · River North · 47 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Don't miss the foie-ly pops, foie gras rolled in pop rocks all on a stick. This is haute cuisine that looks like junk food. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

Franks 'N' Dawgs is one of chi town.

4. Franks 'N' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Local de Hot Dogs · North Side · 67 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: These guys make their own sausage fresh each day. They use fresh-baked buns and the menu includes items like duck confit hot dogs. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

5. Mado

1647 N Milwaukee Ave (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Bucktown · 11 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Every week Chef Rob Levitt buys a pig or two to butcher and for $50 you can get a front-row seat to see how it's done. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

6. Taco Chino

4712 N Kimball Ave (W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Albany Park · 19 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This is where Korea meets Mexico by way of Chicago. Be sure to try the kimchi, Korean fermented cabbage, served up on Mexican tacos. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

7. Kang Nam

4849 N Kedzie Ave (Lawrence), Chicago, IL
Restaurante coreano · Albany Park · 2 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This place serves up Korean favorites like fermented crab. It's raw blue crab rubbed with chilies and salt. Think ammoniated seafood, but good and addictive. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Leer más.

Butcher & The Burger is one of chi town.

8. Butcher & The Burger

8.8
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hamburguesería · North Side · 108 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Travel Channel’s Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2, order the House Prime Blend which is 100% USDA Prime beef. It's the signature and bestselling burger at Butcher & The Burger.

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of chi town.

9. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.1
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Lugar de sándwiches · South Loop · 117 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Marcus talked about the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests with retired officer Tom Fuller. Manny's is known for its killer pastrami and potato pancakes.

Navy Pier is one of chi town.

10. Navy Pier

8.6
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Muelle · Streeterville · 372 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Marcus visited the Navy Pier and the Ferris wheel built for the white city.

Al's Italian Beef is one of chi town.

11. Al's Italian Beef

8.5
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Lugar de sándwiches · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.

Gino's East is one of chi town.

12. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzería · River North · 130 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Leer más.

Lucky's Sandwich Co. is one of chi town.

13. Lucky's Sandwich Co.

8.2
3472 N Clark St (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Lugar de sándwiches · Lakeview · 69 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food: Chicago, Adam Richman went to Lucky's to take on their overstuffed sandwich challenge - finish 3 of their overstuffed sandwiches in an hour

Gino's East is one of chi town.

14. Gino's East

9501 W Devon Ave (btwn Cumberland Ave & River Rd), Rosemont, IL
Pizzería · 50 tips y reseñas

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food

15. Soldier Field

8.8
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Estadio de fútbol · Musuem Campus · 213 tips y reseñas

ESPNESPN: Welcome to the Temple of Ditka.

16. United Center

9.2
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Estadio · Near West Side · 468 tips y reseñas

ESPNESPN: On the east side, you’ll be greeted by MJ’s statue. But to say hello to Blackhawk legends such as Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, go to the north side, where the old Chicago Stadium used to be.

17. Wrigley Field

9.1
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Estadio de béisbol · 568 tips y reseñas

ESPNESPN: Wrigley’s outfield shrubbery is a combo of Boston Ivy & Japanese Bittersweet. Reach in, and you might find a “Save Ferris” sticker, a pair of Harry Caray’s glasses & Andre Dawson’s Hawk feathers.

18. United Center

9.2
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Estadio · Near West Side · 468 tips y reseñas

ESPNESPN: Welcome to the House That Jordan Built. Careful, don’t let the six championship banners hit your head when you walk in.