Fourth-Gen Family Business Fries Up a Chicago Classic
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A look at the family business that created one of Chicago's fried fast food staples.
From saganaki to the jibarito, Chicago's blend of cultures has resulted in a long and delicious list of culinary innovations. One particular Chicago food favorite started with an Assyrian family that folded together Italian and Mexican ingredients to create a hot dog stand staple.
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Fourth-Gen Family Business Fries Up a Chicago Classic
Clip: 1/5/2022 | 4m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
From saganaki to the jibarito, Chicago's blend of cultures has resulted in a long and delicious list of culinary innovations. One particular Chicago food favorite started with an Assyrian family that folded together Italian and Mexican ingredients to create a hot dog stand staple.
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