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Foodie’s Guide to Chicago’s Little Italy Eats

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By Courtney Sprewer
| Choose Chicago
When you turn onto Taylor Street on Chicago’s near West Side, you’ll be greeted by green, white, and red banners wrapped around vintage double-pronged light poles. This marks the start, and the heart, of the city’s famed Little Italy neighborhood. Originally settled by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century, Little Italy has managed to preserve its cultural heritage thanks largely to the family-owned shops, restaurants, and cafés that have kept diners coming back for over a century.
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24 Black-Owned Businesses That Are Shaping Chicago Right Now

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By Aaron Oliver, Courtney Sprewer, Isaiah Reynolds
| Time Out Chicago Verified
Photograph: Courtesy Boxville Photograph: Courtesy Boxville Show some love to these amazing Black-owned businesses that are making a difference in Chicago. Thursday February 22 2024 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Contributor: Isaiah Reynolds Advertising Black History Month is always an excellent reason to celebrate and amplify Black-owned businesses. But our support shouldn't be limited solely to the month of February.
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Muki hotate (Hokkaido scallop) at 312 Fish Market

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By Courtney Sprewer
| Chicago Reader Verified
Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Have you had a recent food or drink experience that you can’t stop thinking about? Share it with us at fooddrink@chicagoreader.com. In the midwest, many tend to cut their teeth on sushi rolls that are almost exclusively covered in spicy mayo and deep-fried tempura flakes.
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