My dude. You are filling the void left when we lost Anthony Bourdain; that real honest opinion that we all want to hear. Keep it up!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

I'm like if Bourdain were an idiot instead of a genius.

@CandaceInSoCal

8 ай бұрын

@@chefreactionsNo. You have something special! Your pieces get better and better. I thought you stepped up the production on this one. Just a small lighting glitch in one part. Keep up this work!!! You are great at it!!! People ALL OVER THE WORLD enjoy you!!!

As someone who will probably never leave Africa to see all these cities i really appreciate your work in showing me the flavours, sites and sounds of the US. Excellent content. Thank you.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! Maybe I'll make my way over to Africa one day.

@carstarsarstenstesenn

8 ай бұрын

@@chefreactionsYou should! The Ethiopian food I had in Chicago was amazing and I'm sure it's even better in the motherland

Born and raised in Chicago. It was an amazing place to grow up in; world class food, culture, architecture and people. Everyone should visit at least once, for at least a week. Da best!❤

@typeviic1

8 ай бұрын

Been many times. Love it.

@ThatChicagoKid

8 ай бұрын

He didn't even eat an Italian beef!!!

What's crazy is that there are people who live in and around the city who are scared of it because of the news. In general, it is a very safe and vibrant city. I've moved closer and closer to it as I've gotten older and I appreciate it a lot more. There is so much to try and experience that a year wouldn't give you enough time to try it all. Appreciate you showing some of the positive aspects of the city to your audience 🙏

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

I wasn’t trying to make it out to seem like crime doesn’t happen in Chicago. It obviously does. But it also happens in every major metropolitan city in the world. Are there gangs, shootings, etc? Yes. Are there good aspects to the city as well? Yes

Stan's? Nooooooo! Walk a couple blocks and try Do-Rite Donuts. Perfection

@swilly27

8 ай бұрын

accurate

As a Chicago kid at heart, I always love seeing a Kukoc jersey. TK will always be my favorite Bull

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

The Waiter!

I grew up on the southwest side of Chicago and the Maxwell St polish at Jims Original was outstanding. Absolutely prefer it over a Chicago dog. As others suggest, an in person visit to a neighborhood stand will be a better experience. Thanks for giving Chicago the love it deserves. Let us help you pick places on your next visit. We guard our favorites. You will not be disappointed.

We honeymooned in the states from Ireland starting in Chicago, (memphis-new orleans-nashville) and it was by far my favourite of the 4 places. Loved it so much we cut nashville short to go back there. Wish i had have seen this video first to try some of these places, although all the food i ate was pretty good! Guess ill just have to go back

Best things about your content - honest reviews, no pretentious bullshit, and you pick quality spots. Good on ya, chef.... looking forward to a Philly tour.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I try to take most if not all of my suggestions from followers, that way if it ends up being shit its *technically* not my fault. Admittedly, some of my choices are not always the best, and made out of pure laziness. I like showing good or bad, mom and pop or chain, touristy or local....

It was 1984…and the crew of mostly Mexicans I worked with stopped at a burrito joint that had a sister restaurant directly across the street, half the crew went in one direction and half the other. The lines were long but when I tasted the burrito I understood why, it was unlike any I had before. No beans, lettuce, tomato, or cheap steak, this was a burrito filled with marinated skirt steak of a higher quality grilled over a flame and garnished by a mixture of green salsa, onions, and cilantro. First bite was unforgettable, a new experience, by the third bite my eyes were watering from the heat. It was delicious and something I have returned for whenever in that area of Chicago. Wicker Park was run down back in ‘84 yet today it has experienced a renaissance as the trendy neighborhood and La Pasadita is still there after all these years, thank god. Go visit if coming to Chicago or if living here and wanting the best taco/burrito you will ever have.

I love the opening! SMALL TOWN= LIMITED EXPERIENCES. Chicago is on my bucket list!! Great post!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

great town

Giardiniera as a pizza topping is one of the unsung heroes of Chicago cuisine. Sausage, onion and giardiniera on a hand-tossed crust... it's just a fantastic combo. If making it at home, you do really have to pat dry the giardiniera, though, or you get a hell of a soggy pizza.

Going hard in the paint with the Tony Kukoc jersey. Nice! Thanks for showing off our beautiful city.

Thanks for the post. Lifelong Chicagoan who loves my City. It truly is a beautiful place that yes, has its issues. Next time thin crust pizza- it it SO GOOD HERE! Deep dish is tourist food. 🙂 The Architectural River Tour is a great experience too, as it provides such a different perspective. But with only 72 hours, I think you saw a lot of great stuff. And Wrigley is such a classic and true must see. Totally agree.

Next time get the Italian beef dipped with sweet peppers and a chocolate malt at Portillo's 😊

Chicago is the cleanest big city I've ever been to.

Glad you enjoyed! Great city and great food scene. Lived there for several years and miss it. Definitely recommend Avec, Girl & The Goat, and Tanta when you go back!

Pequods was just named the best pizza in the US. It's out of this world. 11/10.

I absolutely love living in this city. It has become my favorite city and feel very lucky to be here.

Chef! Glad you came to our city. For your next visit, the best polish sausage spot in Chicago is Jims Original. Order from a street side window, eat standing up, with the skyline in the background. Best polish and best experience in Chicago.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

I can't wait to come back. Actually I can.... till spring at least.

Just spent a long weekend for my wedding anniversary in Chicago, absolutely love the city and the incredible food scene. Cannot recommend Giant enough for next time you're in there. Also if you're ever up for a trip to Cincinati, can't recommend it enough. So many good food options.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

Cinci is on the list. Gotta try that chilli that people say is awesome/gross

@hop3lesstv

8 ай бұрын

@@chefreactions Boston transplant living in Cincinnati. I absolutely love the chili.

I like a voiceover for meal impressions. No need to disturb other diners. Chicago does get a bad rap for being dangerous. It's like all the hate that Seattle is suddenly getting. *eye roll* In other cities most of the best views and beautiful spots in the city are reserved for the wealthy. But in Chicago the lakefront is full of beautiful public spaces everyone can enjoy. Pequod's pizza looked scrumptious as usual. Ann Sathers was another solid choice! If I could have made some recommendations, I would have steered you to Elmwood Park and Johnnie's Italian Beef. Maxwell Street has a soild pork chop sandwich. OH and I'd love to take you around Chinatown and all the solid choices there! Ramen, dumplings, hot pot, you name it, they got it. ^_^ Love the video! Glad you had such a good time in Chicago!

@darienford860

7 ай бұрын

I think we're comparing apples to oranges. Seattle is suddenly getting hate because of rampant crime and drug problems that are being ignored. But I wouldn't recommend him try a mother in law from fat Johnny's

Thanks for making this video! Everyone I invite to Chicago falls in love with it and I'm glad to hear you did too! Next time though, for the love of god, please leave downtown and the northside and go to other neighborhoods to try different cuisines and restaurants. Cool people and great food all over the city!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

yeah will do. only had a limited amount of time so had to make the best of it

Thank you for highlighting the beauty of our city. Come back soon

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

will be back *after winter*

You did it BIG!! Im from Chicago, living in Florida now (8 years). We spend 2-3 weeks every summer doing the Chicago food tour. Still not enough time.I prefer the Maxwell St. Polish over the Chicago Dog, too!! Next time you come, definitely hit Ricobene's for their infamous Breaded Steak Sangwich with Hot Giardiniera 🔥 11 out of 10

@timoliver3587

8 ай бұрын

Seconding Ricobene's. It's a must, and I stan Italian beef sandwiches but the breaded steak beats it every time. Special sandwich.

@ayoviv

8 ай бұрын

I second ricobenes!

Thanks for speaking so highly about my wonderful hometown! Next time, you have to go to The Publican -- absolutely amazing place.

I'm so with you on the zoo thing. It just makes me so uncomfortable.

Starting off with disavowing Labron was the best possible start

I friggin love this guy. Found him on Twitter, so happy to find him on KZread. He’s Croatian to boot! Brother Croatian 🇭🇷

I've never heard it pronounced SAY-ther, and I've lived in Chicago all of my life! Other than that? Excellent video. Chicago is a beautiful city and you did it justice.

@cesnav7593

8 ай бұрын

It’s absolutely pronounced Say-ther. Your Chicago card is being revoked!!

@PeterDuffII

8 ай бұрын

@@cesnav7593I actually agree with him. Lived in lakeview for years and everyone I know says it like “Saah-thers”, not “Say-thers”

Always stop at Ann Sather when visiting our daughter. And I get the cinnamon roll as a side! And love the realism (not overly produced) of your video.

Chef! I LOVE Chicago. I used to live there. Next time you go, I'd be happy to give you some recommendations. Whatever ethnic food you can imagine, you can probably find it there. And it's a phenomenal food city. Vietnamese, Szechuan, S Asian, etc... AND I'm a Texan, and some of the BEST Al Pastor tacos I've had in the US are in Chicago. Love your content Chef. Keep it coming.

I just like the honesty in your videos. I’m from a major city originally and I’m just jaded and skeptical by nature so seeing someone else like this give no frills honest zero fucks reviews is really refreshing. Thanks for this. I follow you on instagram, TikTok, and now KZread. 🎉

I love it, man. Glad you enjoyed it here!

I attended the National Restaurant Association Show back in 2012. Absolutely loved Chicago! Great food, people were friendly. The food show itself was insanely huge.

Oh hell yeah, warm me up, windy city. Sweet production! Loving this.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

thank you

Born in Chicago, but now live in UK (thanks Dad!) Miss that place so much and don't get back enough. Just from your video i can see how much it's changed but loved your whistlestop tour!

I love these videos, your theme song lives rent free in my head. “Ten outta ten, I’d eat the whole damn thing”. I’m in Portland, Or, we’ve gotten a bad rap or two, but I love my city. ❤

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

will have to visit

@rbejva

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, that theme song won’t leave my head.

Crazy beautiful city, worth it just to catch the architecture and general vibes of the downtown. Also, super fun finding Dark Knight locations.

Shout out to Chef Mike. Such a nice dude. Glad two of my favorite chefs got to hang out.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

a gem

0:51 thank you so much for this nothing irritates me more than hearing this. Chicago is just like any big city and has its share of crimes. Been living here for 7 years so far and have never experienced any violence. Anyone who is reading this please come!! Especially in the Summer it’s the best time trust me!!

Brilliant commentary over Chi great spots, and you're right so much more to explore beyond the Loop.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

cant wait to come back

So glad you had a good time man, come back whenever. I love it here so much and I'm glad you did too.

Love this... thanks Chef!!!

Love your videos, chef! You made some great choices and we have many more for your next visit. Come back soon!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

thanks. Hard to fit so much stuff in such a short time. loved the city.

These videos are fun and entertaining

Chicago is hands down my favorite "big" U.S. city, great atmosphere, architecture, music, and the FOOD! It's amazing that Lincoln Park zoo is free, happy you plugged donating. Visited in every season, fall and spring are the best. Had the best meal of my life at Prime & Provisions last year. Anyone telling you Chi is oddly violent, has never been there. Can't wait for another visit from Chef, I'd suggest hitting up "Chinatown" next time. 10/10

@petealvarez1476

8 ай бұрын

From Chicago my whole life and there is a shooting every 7 hours and a murder every 15 hours. How is that not violent? Carjacking up 300% 😢

@joealberti7762

8 ай бұрын

The south is far more dangerous than Chicago. Florida is full of crazies.

Chicago, being called The Windy City, is a reference to politicians, not the weather.

I’m a NYC area guy and Chicago is my favorite city. Thanks chef!

Chicago is a great city to visit. Lots of fun stuff to see/do.

Hope you can make it back to Chicago. So much more for you to try!

You do good shit. Random mention, was sincerely impressed with quality of the intro jingle i heard for first time in this vid. Keep these vids coming.

Been waiting for you to post this video of my hometown! ❤ Great as usual. Portillos is really the dominoes of beef places back home. Don’t get me wrong, when it’s all I have now that I live in SoCal I’ll take it. But Al’s Beef right across from Wrigley is my fav! Maybe for your next visit

loved the random trailer parks boys reference during the Mcdonald's debacle

Another great video!!!

Love your video's especially your short instagrams always puts a smile on my face and a laugh and you swear ( curse ) like an Aussie Cheers from Australia 😂👏

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

orrrrr norrrrrrr

I am so enjoying these videos . Keep them coming!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

😂🤣🤣😂😂 "First off..." @ 9:09 Awesome video. It was very entertaining, and I will always love your sense of humor when reviewing food. Keep up the great work man!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I come from Sydney Australia and got a homely feel in Chicago - loved it (but also loved NYC, soooo) Thanks for the awesome content Mr and Mrs Reactions 🤘

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

check out the new york video as well

Almost every video, dude. The references! I feel like I'm watching myself.

Watching you talk about Ann Sather on the sidewalk gave me so much needless neighborhood pride. Glad you enjoyed our city!

Lived 35 years near Ann Sather and never heard it pronounced SAYther before. But he’s standing in front of Philly’s Best, which has best cheesesteaks outside ofPhilly. As for hot dog…

I miss my hometown, loved this.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

thank you

Wonderful city!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

top 5

Saw you on tik tok, deleted tik tok like a year ago, popped up on youtube. much better on youtube. Good stuff!

Chef!! I work at Roister....well....did. I actually live a 15 minute walk to that Ann Sather you went to. Love the... strategic angling while talking about the restaurant. Considering what's across the street.

I'm glad you mentioned the “danger factor”. I am from a small town, but I travel. I went to Chicago alone (::gasp::) in March and walked around the whole downtown alone. I didn't feel threatened or scared. When I got back, I had a friend message me and ask me if I felt in danger or anything - and she lives in the Chicago suburbs! Like you said, if you do stupid stuff, you'll get stupid results. I also go to NYC at least once a year and explore alone.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

every city has good and "bad" areas.

Dude, love your attitude and narration!

Looks amazing! Chicago is giving me Melbourne, Australia vibes with the water, parks, architecture etc. I hope one of us Aussies sponsors you to come down here so you can roast (or appreciate) our food.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to come to Australia tbh. Always on the bucket list. Australian brands (vegemite? Fosters?) get at me.

@kimis404notfound

8 ай бұрын

@@chefreactions we would welcome you with open arms!! Hahaha I don’t know anyone who drinks Fosters. I think this is like a great international marketing campaign to drink Fosters. If you order one anywhere, they probably won’t have it. Drink the beer that’s brewed by the state: Tasmania: Boags/Cascade Victoria: VB (or some hipster craft beer if you’re feeling fancy) NSW: Tooheys QLD: XXXX South Australia: Coopers? Western Australia: who knows? Also, I’ve never cooked shrimp on the barbie, literally only shitty sausages and onions. Get a Bunnings sausage for a true BBQ experience.

I like your approach to hosting. Also, Chicago used to be my favorite city but the media has kept me away. Thanks to your vid, I’ll be back 👍

Portillos is awesome! Fantastic Italian beef, but my favorite chili dog ever!

First time seeing any of your videos. Cool vibe, funny, thanks for the real azz content

Great content Chef, thanks!

always a great day when you upload a video, thanks chef.

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

thanks for watching

@mcclog3975

8 ай бұрын

Your dry humor chafes me in the right spot.

As a Chicagoan, I appreciate this video. Great short summary.

10 outa 10 would watch again

Celery salt on a tomato.. Is the best

Thank you for posting a positive and quite accurate video of Chicago. We love the city and there is so much to see and do. Jealous that you experienced Alinea - hope to go there someday. Thank you!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

you should go!

Great video chef!

I can't believe you did the Chicago-style hotdog like that but the 7 was nice :D Love the video

Pequads is amazing!

I have similar feelings regarding zoo's. Enjoyed the video keep it up!

Hot dogs, pizza, burgers, hot beef, subs shops, bbq... on every corner of every block as far as the eye can see. Chicago is a glorious gut bomb

Chicago is my favorite place to travel to. So glad I got to go to the tast of Chicago. Such a great city

My kind of town Chicago is.... 🎶🎵

I have been to Chicago twice this year- that’s how fast I fell in love with it, too.

Another great video, but I was looking forward to a Chicago Handshake review!

Super video--very fun to watch. (I've always pronounced "Sather" like you were starting to say "sad." Rhymes with "Sadder." Native Chicagoan.)

Looks amazing and it’s on my list. I always eat at a McDonalds in every foreign city I visit, partly because I want to see if it really is different, and partly because after a couple of weeks I need something “familiar “ if that makes sense. Great video chef 🎉😊

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

thanks for watching

Next time you're in Chicago, checkout the neighborhoods of Hyde Park & Bronzeville. There's lots of historical sites in BOTH areas, and the food spots are Top Notch. 😀

Chicago, and the surrounding suburb area, is a place I would consider the following: "If you leave hungry, that's your own damn fault." So many great food places either everyone knows or very few are privileged to experience. Can't wait for you to come back and experience more things out here. Only thing I suggest, which is kinda obvious but still needs to be said, avoid the Chicago area like the plague during winter. Spring and fall are the best times to come out here, summer also with the various food fests. Try to come during the Taste of Chicago. Love what you do, keep doing what you love!

Excited that you came to Chicago and made this fun video. Sad you did Portillo's, I hope you had other good things that are more uniquely Chicago, like a Jibartito!

Hell yeah, rockin the Kukoc jersey!

I f’kn love when I get home, kick the feet up, and find a new video from you to watch. Keep it the f’k up!!

@chefreactions

8 ай бұрын

hope you enjoyed it

Peaquods is the locals favorite. And love the mentality of going to a larger city.

Great content chef

Lived in Chicago for 6 years and man I love that city. Looks like you got Chef Achatz himself to serve you guys. Dope.

I want to see more of the fancy restaurant experience!!!!!

Intro music is genius

Been waiting for this video. Thanks for the high marks for my hometown - it’s such a beautiful city! As others have said…the one thing you missed is a the iconic Italian Beef Sandwich. Hard to find a bad one anywhere. Do come back.

@maryoleary3237

8 ай бұрын

He even makes a reference to "The Bear", which was all about the Chicago beef. If I had one meal it would be an Italian beef, dipped, double sweet peppers (no giardinera) with ketchup. HEAVEN.