"It's certainly fair to say that Anthony Bourdain loved Chicago. He visited the city three times across three different TV shows, and his admiration never wavered. "I can't say enough nice things about it," he says in Season 2, Episode 1 of "The Layover," which focuses on the Windy City. The food impressed him, of course, but so did the people and the atmosphere."
"Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, and typically comes with its own preferred hot dog or Italian beef stand, as well as its own dive bar. Bourdain was especially charmed by Chicagoans' sense of humor - shaped not just by the Second City comedy scene, but by their signature self-deprecation (especially when it comes to baseball teams) and a willingness to poke fun at all kinds of local politicians."
Anthony Bourdain visited Chicago three times across different television shows and expressed clear admiration for the city's food, people, and atmosphere. He presented Chicago as a proper American city of towering buildings, sharp elbows, and bold character, with each neighborhood offering its own personality, preferred hot dog or Italian beef stand, and dive bar. He respected the city's no-BS, down-to-earth attitude and prioritized where locals actually ate. He embraced both modernist dining and old-school classics while refusing to acknowledge deep-dish pizza as real pizza. Ricobene's breaded steak sandwich served as a notable late-night recommendation.
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