77 Flavors of Chicago
We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
Episodes
285 episodes
Before the Fair: Chicago’s Path to 1893
Chicago has always attempted to escape its bad rap. This is the story of Chicago rising from the ashes to the World's Columbian Exposition Show notes
Live & Plated: A One-Night Chicago Fundraiser Special
We went live from Kendall College to help support their fundraiser to some of their students to Italy for a culinary experience they won't forget! We also played a fun game of Kahoot! it got intense ..haha! History, foo...
The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 4: Chicago’s Grand Heartbeat
We're nearing the end of tour exploration of the Plan of Chicago. This week we look at the final chapter, The Heart of Chicago. Show notes here
The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 3: Streets, Circles & the Central Vision
One thing Daniel Burnham didn’t shy away from was criticism. He knew that Chicago had too much potential that was withering away. Before he even sat down to write the “Streets” section of his 1909 plan, Chicago’s City Council had spent decades ...
The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 2: Trains, Traffic & Transformation
One of the largest projects that the plan broke down was transportation. The ideas were large and costly. Burnham dedicated a great part of his plan to remapping the city with a focus on how people and freight interacted.Show notes
The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 1: Make No Little Plans
The Burnham Plan of Chicago stands as a clear example of an era when wealthy power players used their influence to shape the city, believing, at least in part, that their vision would serve the public good. Were they always right? Not necessari...
The Women Who Made Chicago Listen
The roar of Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was not just the sound of industry and stockyards; it was the rising collective voice of women demanding influence, education, and reform. Far from the halls of government, these voi...
The Monument Gap: Women in Chicago and Across America
How many statues of women exist in the city of Chicago; people have asked this question every year in March for the last decade at least! What I found most surprising is that we’re still getting the same answer. Why are there only a handful of ...
The Woman Who Broke the Trading Floor: Carol "Mickey" Norton
Dive into the life of a woman that was the first of many things here in Chicago. Carol 'Mickey' Norton tells stories from her time as the first woman on the floor of the International Monetary Market, her ownership in Chicago sports and more...
Chicago Is a Her (and She’s 189)
This week is one of our favorites. Chicago turns 189, it’s Women’s History Month, and you can finally feel that little hint of spring in the air. There was no way we were skipping a celebration of Chicago’s birthday — so we did what we love mos...
Not Just a Month: The Case for Cultural History
It’s easy to roll your eyes at a heritage month.To assume it’s corporate. Performative. Political. A logo swap and a themed menu and then back to business as usual.But when you step back and really look at the data — at tourism do...
Where We Were Welcome: Chicago Through the Green Book
We often spend days looking for one single thread that helps us unravel a story. It often takes even longer when the story is set on the South Side of Chicago. We look for publications, ads, cookbooks, letters, and anything else that would have...
A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History
A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor HistoryThe morning of April 6th 1907, Ross Wood decided to fill out the application to become a Pullman Porter. He was 23 years old, and until this point he has only ever worked ...
More Than a Month: The Story of Black History Month
Chicago Black History Month You cannot tell the history of Chicago without telling the history of Black Chicago. And you cannot tell the history of the United States without the history of Black America.In ou...
Prepare for Relaunch!
It was been over 8 months!! Honestly, we are happy to be back and have you as a listener.Thank you.Sara & Dario
What Do You Know About Milwaukee Ave?? Also, Have You Been to Migos??
What's up, good people!? Today we are sticking to our Instagram theme of talking about streets. But also, we stopped by Migos, finally, and tried the halal tacos. MY...GOODNESS!! Come l...
WE'RE BACK!! It's Our 4 Year Anniversary & We Talk About Furniture Row!
Welcome back, friends! That was our first break in 4 years!! Much needed, but we are excited to get back to you with more Chicago history! Have you heard of furniture row?? If not, we gotchu! Come learn with us!
Hip-Hop Ballet... Hiplet with the Chicago multi-Cultural Dance Center
AYYYE!! So this we learn about a dope dance group that is right here in Chicago's South Loop! Hiplet is a form of ballet started by
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn
Happy Thursday! Let go back to Woodlawn with our friends Chi Food local!This episode originally aired January 31, 2022
The George Washington Ferris Story
What's up, friends! This is a story you just have to hear! Y'all, just come learn with us!Also, make sure to sign up for the
Liv Warfield is Madam!
What's up, y'all! Happy Cinco de Mayo!! We are happy to bring you all the Chicago flavor and culture in today's episode. We had the pleasure of sitting with Liv Warfield!! Still can'...
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #41: Hyde Park
Happy Thursday! Listen to our episode on Hyde Park again. Disregard the mermaid talk. or don't. Haha... this episode originally aired November 15, 2021
