Think you're a true foodie and know everything about Chicago's legendary culinary offerings? Test your knowledge on famous dishes, iconic restaurants, and the rich food history of the Windy City!
1. Which ingredient is never used on a traditional Chicago-style hot dog?
Mustard
Chopped Onions
Sport Peppers
Ketchup
2. Where can you try the iconic Chicken Vesuvio in Chicago?
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
Portillo’s
Lou Malnati's
Al’s Italian Beef
3. Which restaurant is famous for popularizing the Italian Beef sandwich?
The Wieners Circle
Lou Malnati's
Al’s Italian Beef
Mr. Beef
4. What makes Chicago’s deep-dish pizza unique?
Thin crust with light toppings
Thick crust and heavy layers of cheese
Made with seafood toppings
Stuffed with spaghetti
5. Who is known for walking around with coolers full of tamales in Chicago?
Chris Liakouras
Rick Bayless
Anthony Ferrari
Claudio Velez
6. What’s unique about the flaming saganaki served in Chicago?
Served in a bread bowl
Set on fire with brandy tableside
Contains gold leaf
Stuffed with truffles
7. Which style of pizza does Chicago's Vito and Nick’s specialize in?
Tavern-style pizza
Deep-dish pizza
Detroit-style pizza
Stuffed pizza
8. What key ingredient does corned beef traditionally NOT include?
Cabbage
Celery salt
Brisket
Spices
9. Which dish is Anthony Ferrari credited with innovating to feed large crowds?
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicken Vesuvio
Deep-dish pizza
Chicago-style hot dog
10. Which restaurant was the first to offer Chicago-style deep-dish pizza?
Lou Malnati’s
Pequod's Pizza
Giordano’s
Pizzeria Uno
11. What does the jibarito sandwich replace traditional bread with?
Lettuce wraps
Pita bread
Rye bread
Fried plantains
12. What is traditionally served with a Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo’s?
