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
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
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
