Chicago Foods

Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park has been serving one of the Chicago area’s favorite Italian beefs for more than 60 years

Plenty of American cities have iconic foods associated with them that tourists flock to and natives love (or love to hate). But what about all the other foods that originated in Chicago but are less often found downtown or on lists of must-eat foods?

As Chicagoans know, deep dish isn't the only style of pizza indigenous to the city. There's also the thin, crisp crust and square slices of tavern-style pizza. You probably have a favorite joint to get it from, but why not try your hand at making it yourself, with help from Cook's Country.