Illinois · 4 spots

Larry's Pilgrimage List — Illinois

In-character pilgrimage ideas for Illinois, with the existing food notes and map links.

Compiled from public sources. These are neighborhoods, markets, feasts and food areas worth seeking out, not reviews or rankings of specific restaurants. Larry's notes are tongue-in-cheek. Hours and details change, so confirm before you go.

  1. Mr. Beef on Orleans

    Chicago, IL

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Italian beef combo
    2. Hot giardiniera
    3. Meatball sub
    4. Fries
    Location on Google Maps →
  2. Al's #1 Italian Beef

    Chicago, IL

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Italian beef
    2. Sausage combo
    3. Peppers
    4. Fries
    Location on Google Maps →
  3. Gene & Jude's

    River Grove, IL

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Hot dog
    2. Fries
    3. Tamale
    4. Sausage
    Location on Google Maps →
  4. Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

    Chicago, IL

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Lemon chicken
    2. Rigatoni
    3. Meatballs
    4. Cannoli
    Location on Google Maps →
Next state: Indiana →

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