Four-hour Chicago multicultural foods tour

Sure, you've been told that when in Chicago you should eat deep dish pizza, a Chicago hot dog, and popcorn (the Illinois state snack). But did you know that Chicago is home to dozens of world cuisines? On this culinary tour, we'll eschew the typical food stops in town to instead go sample foods from China, Mexico, and Ukraine, or, if you prefer, from Poland, Greece, Iran, or Italy. In fact, we have so many choices in town, that our main issue is making a decision as to what to try next! I am also completely comfortable adjusting the tour if you have food intolerances or allergies, as I do. I pay as special attention to ingredients and how they are prepared as I do to the ambiance. As we drive around, I will give you a quick historical view of the area. Knowing our history helps us understand the present. We will end our visit at Sterling Food Hall downtown, next to the fame Marquette Building.

- Pick up from hotel in vehicle with dedicated driver - Drive to Chinatown: We will learn about the old vs the new Chinatown, explore the history of Chinese immigration to the city, and stop for a Boba and some bakery items from Tous Les Jours Korean bakery. We also will make time to visit MarketPlace 88, the largest Asian supermarket in the Midwest - From there, we will drive down 18th Street in Pilsen, admiring some of the gorgeous murals that make the neighborhood famous. We'll stop for some incredible tacos. - We will then make our way through Little Italy (if the line is not too long, we will stop at Mario's Italian Lemonade when in season) and Greektown before - Driving northwest to Ukrainian Village, where eastern European restaurants abound. Time permitting, we will stop at Shokolad for some bakery items. - We will end up back downtown at Sterling Hall All my tours can be customized upon request