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Chicago's cosmopolitan makeup is reflected in its plethora of ethnic restaurants.
Italian
food, ranging from hearty
deep-dish pizza
(developed in 1953 at
Pizzeria Uno
) to delicately crafted creations presented at stylish trattorias, continues to dominate a very dynamic scene. In recent years there's been a surge of popularity for
New American
cuisine.
Thai
restaurants still thrive, as do ones with a broad
Mediterranean
slant, many of which serve tapas; and there are still plenty of opportunities to sample more longstanding Chicago cuisines - Eastern European, German, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, even Burmese and Ethiopian. Of course, a number of establishments serve good old-fashioned barbecue
ribs
, a legacy of Chicago's days as the nation's meatpacker. And no visit is complete without sampling a messy Italian beef sandwich, or a Chicago-style hot dog, laden with tomatoes, onions, hot peppers and a pickle.
The largest concentration of restaurants is found north and west of the
Loop
. To the west,
Greektown
, around Halsted Street at Jackson Boulevard, and
Little Italy
, on and around Taylor Street, are worth a look. The
Near North
and
River North
areas harbor a good number of upscale places.
Chinatown
, though not pretty, is a predictably good neighborhood for Cantonese and Szechuan food. Many bars and cafes listed in the "Nightlife and Entertainment" section also serve snacks and light meals, and dozens of places in the Loop offer great breakfast and lunch specials. Other useful information
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