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1. Franks 'N' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: These guys make their own sausage fresh each day. They use fresh-baked buns and the menu includes items like duck confit hot dogs. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

2. Graham Elliot

217 W Huron St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 47 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Don't miss the foie-ly pops, foie gras rolled in pop rocks all on a stick. This is haute cuisine that looks like junk food. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

3. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Rick Bayless is a world-renowned authority on authentic Mexican cuisine. He's also a genius in the kitchen. XOCO is Rick's love letter to Mexican street food. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

4. Maxwell Street Market

8.2
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Flea Market · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: When it comes to Mexican food, Chicago is second to none. The proof is in this open-air market. You just don't find this at your typical Tex-Mex taco stand. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

5. Mado

1647 N Milwaukee Ave (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 11 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Every week Chef Rob Levitt buys a pig or two to butcher and for $50 you can get a front-row seat to see how it's done. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.