Hot Dog! A History of Chicago Foods
Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone knows that Chicago is famous for great foodstuffs such as hot dogs and deep dish pizza. Whatare the origins of these delicacies and how did they evolve into the yummy treats we know today? What other goodies were invented in Chicago and how did the Windy City become an ethnic cuisine capital?
Join Museum historian Sarah Marcus and our panel of experts, including Monica Eng of the Chicago Tribune, and Bruce Kraig and Peter Engler of the Culinary Historians of Chicago, as they give you a taste of Chicago’s food history.
Arrive early to enjoy free Chicago-style hot dogs, courtesy of Vienna Beef, from 6:15–7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10; $8 members.
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