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Let’s Eat: The Chicago pizza experience in Nashville
Tavern-style pizza was invented in Chicago in the 1930s as a way to provide customers with a snack to drink with their beer (and, thereby, have more beer). Its distinctive features start with an ultra-thin, cracker-like crust. The toppings are spread edge to edge and the pie is cut into small squares instead of the usual wedges. It is a childhood favorite and the place I go to get it is Dicey’s, 425 Chestnut St.
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8 Illinois Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show
Ready to find the most show-stopping restaurants in Illinois?. These 8 unique spots serve up unforgettable food and one-of-a-kind experiences!. Most restaurants just put food on a plate and call it a night, but EL Ideas has a completely different idea about what dinner should be. This Chicago spot is...
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AI Cameras Send Alerts in Seconds at Chicago-Area Stores, but Bias Fears Linger
International Fresh Market — Reported Site of AI Alert Demonstration. Security cameras in about two dozen Chicago-area stores are now doing more than recording — they're using artificial intelligence to flag suspected shoplifting and send alerts to employees within seconds. Store staff monitor the situation and intervene if merchandise leaves the store. The technology has spread from suburban grocery aisles to South Loop convenience stores, and it's sparking a familiar debate: does catching thieves faster justify watching every customer that much more closely?
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Weekend Break: Nightmare on Clark
CHICAGO — Looking for a spook? A haunted house and Halloween bar in Wrigleyville could offer the perfect scare. Nightmare on Clark is a walk-through haunted house and Halloween bar situated on the rooftop of Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville. Shannon Halligan offered a look at some of the fun that can be had.
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This Illinois Pizzeria Serves Cracker-Thin Tavern Squares So Crispy Locals Fight for the Corner Pieces
A sausage pizza with a fresh egg cracked right on top is a real order at one South Side pizza joint. The crust is cracker-thin. Every pie gets cut into small squares, which makes those crunchy corners the most wanted bites on the table. This Illinois restaurant traces its roots...
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Nisi Greek Grill: Bringing The Flavors of the Greek Islands to Chicagoland
Nisi Greek Grill is a new Rosemont restaurant bringing the flavors and hospitality of the Greek Islands right here to Chicagoland. Executive chef, Saul Ramos joined us with a taste of the restaurant’s signature menu offerings. 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 233 0077. AVGOLEMONO. Vegetable stock. 8 ea Large...
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9 Suburban Illinois Mexican Restaurants Worth The Drive Out From Downtown Chicago
Some of the best meals I have ever eaten in Illinois came from places I almost drove right past. A plain storefront, a busy strip mall, a quiet corner on a small-town main street, and then suddenly a plate of tacos that made the whole trip feel like a lucky secret.
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Old-School Chicago Lunch Counters Are Rare Now, But These 7 Are Still Open
Chicago used to have a lunch counter on what felt like every other corner. You grabbed a stool, ordered a sandwich or a plate of eggs, and watched the cook work just a few feet away. Most of those spots have faded out, but a handful are still pouring coffee...
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Toastique Lands First Chicagoland Shop in Deer Park With $50 Opening-Day Perk
Deer Park is about to get its first taste of avocado toast done gourmet-style. Toastique, an all-day café known for its toast, smoothie bowls and espresso drinks, will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 7 — marking the brand's first location in Illinois and the Chicagoland area. The...