77 Flavors of Chicago

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 necessarily. But given the choice, I’ll take an ambitious parks system over another phallic rocket launched into space any day. Read the show notes here! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" h...

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 voices were first amplified within the elegant, often unassuming walls of women's clubs, institutions that were simultaneously havens for self-improvement and clandestine engines of social change. The history of Chicago's development is incomplete without ...

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 monuments? Show Notes Here Send us Fan Mail Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠admin@77flavors...

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! Show Notes Here Send us Fan Mail Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠[email protected] WATCH U...

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 most: dove! Show Notes Here Send us Fan Mail Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠[email protected]...