
Iconic Chicago Foods–An Illustrated Lecture
Chicago is the birthplace of some of the
most unique dishes in the nation. Join
historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., for a look
at five iconic Chicago foods: deep-dish
pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, Chicagostyle hot dogs, cheesecake and Frango
mints. Learn the stories behind each of
these signature foods and how they
An illustrated lecture by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.
reflect Chicago’s unique
patterns of immigration,
cultural traditions and
creative inventiveness.