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<\/a><\/p>\nChicago, the midway point for many American travelers as
\nwell as the start of the iconic Route 66, is a foodie pit stop paradise. Forget
\ndeep dish pizza and hot dogs. While those remain Chicago classics, the Windy
\nCity’s culinary treats have evolved to reflect its cultural diversity,
\nsophistication and sense of fun.\u00a0 Here’s
\na suggested itinerary for eating your way around America’s third largest city.<\/p>\n
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Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n Expect a full house at 820 West Randolph Street in Chicago, \n Lunch <\/strong><\/p>\n This one is my favorites: Chicago \n Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n I grew up along the Great Lakes and have weathered my fair \n Coffee and Dessert<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t let the name turn you away: Wormhole<\/a> on North Michigan Avenue is a For \n Chicago-bound<\/a>? Grab a discount flight on CheapOair<\/a>!<\/p>\n \n
\nespecially on weekends when the crowds for brunch bulge. At Little Goat<\/a>, breakfast is served all
\nday. The menu, is, um, shall we say eclectic, so there should be something for
\nall tastebuds. Try the “Breakfast Spaghetti\u00a0 ‘N Clams ‘N Crab” or the “Shrimp
\nand Cheesy Grits” or the ever-popular “Fat Elvis Waffles” with
\nbananas, peanut butter-butter and bacon maple syrup (yes, you read that
\nright\u2014bacon-flavored maple syrup). There are less artery-clogging options, like
\nthe “Healthy Goat” breakfast as well as gluten-free menu items.<\/p>\n
\nDiner<\/a>, one of
\nthe country’s first all-vegetarian diners that recently marked its 30-year anniversary
\nof serving delicious veggie cuisine.
\nThere are now two locations, one at Logan Square and the mother ship at
\nHalstead Street. Whether you’re a die-hard carnivore or a true-blue vegan,
\nChicago Diner’s healthy comfort food hits the spot. You won’t taste better
\nsweet potato fries, lentil-mushroom loaf or barbecue or burgers anywhere else.
\nThis place converts people because it’s that good.<\/p>\n
\nshare of brutal winters so I empathize with Chicagoans, who take a yearly
\nbeating of snow and wind off Lake Michigan. All the more reason to warm up over
\na bowl of hot ramen during these long winter days. There are plenty of great
\nnoodle houses in Chicago, but one worth schlepping in the snow for is Slurping Turtle.<\/a> Here, noisy
\neating is welcomed.\u00a0 For those who are
\ngluten sensitive (myself included) the “Slurping Noodle” bowl is a
\nwheat-free, rice noodle dish with black tiger shrimp, tofu and cabbage. Yum! Or
\nadd\u00a0 a little heat to your cold day by
\ntrying the “Tan Tan Men Ramen” bowl , a spicy concoction with thick
\nnoodles, pork shoulder, and pork meatballs. You’ll forget about those
\nsingle-digit temperatures in no time.<\/p>\n
\nfun coffee house that has a way of turning a cup of coffee into a dessert. If
\nyou like a slice of cake or pie with your coffee, then any old diner around Chicago
\nwill do. But if you want to try something different, give “The Cosby
\nClassic” which is a banana-pudding latte with a cookie, a whirl. Think
\ndessert in a cup. You can even order the banana-pudding latte hot or cold.<\/p>\n
\nmore information about visiting Chicago, go to http:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n