The Foods of Chicago

You are what you eat goes the old saying. So what can we learn about Chicagoans from the food on our plates? This work explores the little-known stories behind Chicago's favorite foods. It helps readers to learn of and about the birth of the Chicago hot dog, McDonald's, Jay's Potato Chips, and the cafeteria in Chicago.

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You are what you eat goes the old saying. So what can we learn about Chicagoans from the food on our plates? WTTW 11's Geoffrey Baer plays both taste tester and tour guide, exploring the little-known stories behind Chicago's favorite foods. This work helps readers to learn of and about the birth of the Chicago hot dog, McDonald's, Jay's Potato Chips, and the cafeteria in Chicago. Congratulations to the entire "Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History" production team for being nominated for the prestigious 2007 James Beard Award in the category dedicated to television, radio and web cast media projects.