Posted in Illinois
Dining October 18, 2016
by Laura
9 Food Truths Only an Illinoisian Would Understand
When you live in Illinois long enough, you will come to appreciate certain truths. Many of these revolve around foods. Do you know all of these?
1. Ketchup never, ever goes on a hot dog.
2. The wetter an Italian beef sandwich is, the better.
3. It's never a bad idea to put fries on top of a hamburger patty.
4. Cracker crust pizza is NOT a pizza.
5. A meal at Portillo's is never a bad idea.
6. Popcorn was meant to be enjoyed as a caramel and cheese mix.
7. No one should ever have to choose a single ice cream flavor.
8. A good dessert is right around the block.
9. We drink things that burn on the way down, but it's totally worth it.
Want to know the most iconic Illinois dishes? Check out this list.
