Podcast Episode 96: The Business of Food Tours and the Chicago Food Scene
In this episode of the Find Dining podcast, we talk to Shane Kost, founder of Food Tour Pros and Chicago Food Planet Tours. We discuss Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza, and architecture.
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Meet Shane at the 2014 Food and Travel Expo
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There are approximately 400-500 food tours operating in the US
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Food tours come in many flavors and many sizes
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Do your homework and read reviews
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Find Food Tour Pros graduates in Europe, Asia, and all across the US
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Try the original Deep Dish Pizza at Pizzeria Uno or keep it local with Lou Malnati's
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While in Chicago, try an Italian beef sandwich and never put ketchup on a Chicago style hot dog
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Neighborhoods to visit: Gold Coast and Old Town, Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, Chinatown
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The best time to visit is May-October
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Taste of Chicago is the largest outdoor food festival in the country
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Keep your eye on Chicago chefs Stephanie Izard and Mindy Segal
1. Food for Thought
- 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
2. Out of the Frying Pan Picks
- Restaurant with a great view: The Signature Room
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Favorite brewery: Revolution Brewing, Lagunitas or Goose Island
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Favorite place for dessert: Hot Chocolate in Bucktown
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Favorite places for brunch: The Bongo Room, Bakin' & Eggs, Toast
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Favorite food truck: Antique Taco and Big Star
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Prediction for next five years: every major city and most secondary cities will have food tours