Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents Leslie Goddard and her program, "Iconic Chicago Food"
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
The Glen Ellyn History Center
800 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Website
Contact Information
630-469-1867
Description
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, Chicago-style hot dogs, cheesecake, and Frango mints. Learn the stories behind each of these signature foods and how they reflect Chicago’s unique patterns of immigration, cultural traditions, and creative inventiveness. An illustrated lecture. Refreshments served. $5 at door.
