Shane Kost
- Meet Shane at the 2014 Food and Travel Expo
- There are approximately 400-500 food tours operating in the US
- Food tours come in many flavors and many sizes
- Do your homework and read reviews
- Find Food Tour Pros graduates in Europe, Asia, and all across the US
- Try the original Deep Dish Pizza at Pizzeria Uno or keep it local with Lou Malnati’s
- While in Chicago, try an Italian beef sandwich and never put ketchup on a Chicago style hot dog
- Neighborhoods to visit: Gold Coast and Old Town, Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, Chinatown
- The best time to visit is May-October
- Taste of Chicago is the largest outdoor food festival in the country
- Keep your eye on Chicago chefs Stephanie Izard and Mindy Segal
Food for Thought
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- Q: Where was the world’s first skyscraper built and what was the building?
- A: The Home Insurance Company Building was built in Chicago in 1885
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Out of the Frying Pan Picks:
Food Tour Friends
- Restaurant with a great view: The Signature Room
- Favorite brewery: Revolution Brewing, Lagunitas or Goose Island
- Favorite place for dessert: Hot Chocolate in Bucktown
- Favorite places for brunch: The Bongo Room, Bakin’ & Eggs, Toast
- Favorite food truck: Antique Taco and Big Star
- Prediction for next five years: every major city and most secondary cities will have food tours
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