Chicago Riverwalk on a sunny day, with skyscrapers reflecting on the turquoise water and lush green trees lining the riverban

Benjamin R.

Illinois

As well as traditional deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, Illinois also offers diverse and innovative dishes, showcasing its multicultural influences.

Moody Tongue Beers

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Chef Erick Williams.

Discover Southern cuisine with Erick Williams

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Intermediate

4H 30MIN

Pork chops with roasted apples by Erick Williams

Pork chops with roasted apples.

Intermediate

1H 10MIN

Blackened salmon and corn succotash by Erick Williams

Blackened Salmon Okra

Easy

40MIN

Southern macaroni and cheese by Erick Williams

Southern macaroni and cheese.

Easy

35MIN

Fried green tomatoes by Erick Williams

Fried green tomatoes.

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Anthony Bourdain.

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James Beard Awards 2024.

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Chefs Karen Urie Shields and John Shields of Smyth.

Love, joy, and mussels for dessert at Smyth

The Bear.

All the restaurants from The Bear seasons one and two

Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of Kasama.

Kasama: flying the flag, hype, and that truffle croissant

James Beard Awards medal.

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Alinea Pie

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