A culinary tour through Chicago, following the emotional and greasy trail of The Bear.
Between retro diners, deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and fine dining kitchens, I explore Chicago’s food culture through the lens of the cult TV show The Bear.

This is not just a food guide, but a sensory and visual journey through a city where cooking is memory, pressure, class, and love. From iconic neighbourhood spots to places that inspired the series, the article weaves together food, storytelling, and urban identity — capturing the raw, messy, and deeply human relationship Chicago has with its kitchens.

An article for Elle Italia.