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Somebody Feed Phil – Chicago Itinerary

Netflix: Season 3

Phil visits the classic Chicago eats including hot dogs, italian beef, and the not-to-be-missed deep dish pizza.


Eats

1. Al's Beef

169 W Ontario St

Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 943-3222

https://www.yelp.com/biz/als-beef-chicago-17?osq=al%27s+beef

A Chicago institution that's famous for the italian beef sandwich that comes loaded with meat and dripping wet. The super casual eatery has a number of stores through the city.


Ordered: Italian beef



2. Jim’s Original

1250 S Union Ave

Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 733-7820

https://www.yelp.com/biz/jims-original-hot-dog-chicago?osq=original+jims


A Chicago classic no-frills stand specializing in the polish dog. Standing room only and opened 24 hours a day - great for a late night bite.


Ordered: Butterflied deep-fried polish dog with everything

Deep-fried pork chop on the bone sandwich



3. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

2051 N California Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

(773) 276-8888

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bang-bang-pie-and-biscuits-chicago

Serving great pies and a variety of comfort foods with an outdoor patio to boot - managed by Phil's cousin.


Ordered: Grits with scratch biscuit and candied bacon

BLT on a biscuit

Assortment of pies – Peach with cornmeal crumble of malted milk chocolate with whipped cream, pistachio with blueberry compote, peanut butter custard with raspberry preserves and toasted peanuts



4. Pequod's Pizzeria

2207 N Clybourn Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 327-1512

https://www.yelp.com/biz/pequods-pizzeria-chicago?osq=Pequod%27s+Pizzeria