Every region has its own local culture and flavor. One of the best ways for a traveler to immerse him or herself in new destinations is to taste these unique dishes. This taste exploration allows even the strictest of dieters the freedom to indulge. Travel Channel's Man v. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging. Adam begins his quest to find the best traditional food the nation can serve up.
Man Vs. Food - Illinois
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Every region has its own local culture and flavor. One of the best ways for a traveler to immerse him or herself in new destinations is to taste these unique dishes. This taste exploration allows even the strictest of dieters the freedom to indulge. Travel Channel's Man v. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging. Adam begins his quest to find the best traditional food the nation can serve up.
Al's #1 Italian Beef
Sandwich shop
Adam Richman stops in for one of the dipped beef sandwiches that have been a staple in Chicago for 70 years.
Gino's East
Pizza restaurant
Adam Richman visits Gino's to settle the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish. He's a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's will make him test his loyalty.
Lucky's Sandwich Co.
Permanently closed
Adam Richman went to Lucky's to take on their overstuffed sandwich challenge. The prize? Finish three of their overstuffed sandwiches in an hour and you get your picture on their wall of fame.
The Chili Parlor
Restaurant
Firebrand chili at Joe Rogers' Chili Parlor could be eaten (the record at the time was five bowls). Each serving of the chili weighs 12 to 16 ounces!
The Silver Palm
Bar
Try the Three Little Pigs, a big sandwich stacking together double-smoked ham, panko-breaded pork tenderloin, and Applewood-smoked bacon, all topped with melted Gruyere cheese and a fried egg, along with a panko-breaded onion ring on top of the bun.
Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago
Pub
Casey wins the 4-pound Big Timmy Challenge: a 2-pound double cheeseburger with Monterey Jack, cheddar, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, six slices of bacon, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onion, along with a 2-pound side of Irish nachos (fries topped with melted cheddar, Swiss and Monterey Jack cheeses, crumbled bacon, and scallions.
