Chuck Inglish

One half of the Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish led the first generation of internet rappers. While his solo work has transcended beyond the digital landscape – he's produced for the likes of Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Chance The Rapper and Curren$y. An elder statesmen of the game Chuck's style draws on more than just hip-hop as he merges vibrant hues with tight rhymes. There's no wonder why both young and established artists flock to his home in Chicago for a chance to work with him. Check out his guide below for the all best food spots to hit in the Windy City.

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Chicago is a city known for its balance: its got all the draws of a typical major US city - a wealth of restaurants, respected galleries, a world-class music scene. Yet unlike the gatekeeping snobbery of New York, or the glittering pretence of LA, Chicago has the warmth and openness of a much smaller place. It carries all the creative credentials of a cosmopolitan capital, but without the arrogance of its counterparts.

Chicago is also a world-class destination for club heads - spearheading a new era in music after the decay of disco, a genre stifled by prejudices from homophobes and racists. In 1970s, disco thrived in Chicago, especially among the city's Black and queer population. When it disappeared - it left a void, and a community searching for a home. House first appeared at a members-only gay club in South Jefferson Street called The Warehouse, through the fearless sets resident DJ Frankie Knuckles. Today, Chicago continues to produce world-class talent across the club and wider cultural spaces - from inventive food spots to art galleries, club nights to community centres. 

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MacArthur's

Chicago’s most famous chicken shack - you go to Sears Tower and then go to Harold's - that’s what you do. It’s a tourist moment, but ya gotta do it.

Fried Chicken

Harold's Chicken Shack

This spot is like an international food market, food court kinda thing.

Italian

Food Market

Eataly

This is a whole new breed of pizza spot - try the caramelised cheese crust.

Pizza

Pequod's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Top restaurant in the city - good date spot if you’re travelling with boo. Get the oxtail egg rolls!

Asian

Sunda

The experience during games is super live, dope wings and get the parmesan fries.

Sports Bar

The Ogden

The buffalo wings & the sandwiches & the happy hours :)

Aberdeen Tap

The pasta salad, the brisket, the chicken, the selections of beers on draft, the architecture - that type of shit.

Chuck Inglish’s Top Chicago Food Spots