Movie: The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History

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    The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History

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    You are what you eat goes the old saying. So what can we learn about Chicagoans from the food on our plates? WTTW 11's Geoffrey Baer plays both taste-tester and tour guide, exploring the little-known stories behind Chicago's favorite foods.

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    2009-07-09

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