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 It may come as a shock to fans of pastrami and dill pickles, but the deli was not always central to American Jews’ cultural identity. 

Today they are only a memory. But they helped make Chicago a major city.

How did tuna go from an unknown fish to one of America’s favorite foods? Credit World War I, and a brilliantly simple ad campaign. 

The best food and drink events this Thanksgiving week include the Chicago Fine Chocolate Show, Red Door Animal Shelter's Famous Cookie Sale, a very special Soup & Bread and bake sale, and more.

Claire's mother's fabulous Thanksgiving day menu will make you want to crash dinner with the Zulkeys.

Taste a world of food in one evening! Celebrate Chicago's food heritage with Tony Sarabia, The Morning Shift, and five outstanding chefs representing multiple ethnic traditions from different neighborhoods across the city.

Louisa Chu experienced one of her earliest food memories at the behest of a thoughtful teacher. In the midst of Chicago's teachers strike, she wonders what food memories today's students will make.