In recent years, Chicago’s foodie culture has become as much a part of the city’s fabric as its sports fandom or cultural attractions like “The Bean.” Not only does the city have 23 Michelin-starred restaurants and host the annual James Beard Awards (“the culinary Oscars”), but there also are iconic Chicago foodstuffs that have become a huge part of the city’s heritage.
The “Big Three” on the list — pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef — are the centerpiece of a new exhibit coming to Elmhurst History Museum, opening June 24 and running through Oct. 2. Called “Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods,” the installation looks to examine the roots of the delicacies — and opinions on how they should be consumed — alongside memorabilia and interactivity that gives new meaning to the taste of Chicago.
