The Chicago Traveler

I have seen some strange food combinations out there. A friend of mine likes to eat his French fries with tartar sauce. And a girl I know puts Ranch dressing on just about everything… even pizza. But what about ice cream and gourmet popcorn?
Dip & Pop is a tiny Loop spot (just west of the Chicago Athletic Association building) that offers 24 ice cream flavors, including coffee-toffee and apple cinnamon mingle. (Don’t worry; they have vanilla and chocolate, too.) Pick a flavor, and enjoy it in a malt, float, or shake. Then take a gander at the popcorn choices, …read more

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Jays Foods, Inc. is a local manufacturer of snack products, including potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn. It was founded in 1927 right here in Chicago and distributes its products in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. There are distribution centers in fifteen major cities throughout these states. Unfortunately, Jays filed for bankruptcy this past October and is permanently closing its Chicago manufacturing plant today.
Just seeing Jays on the shelves brings back memories for me. As a kid, I was often sent to the corner grocery store (or even the corner pub) for a bag or two of Jays. …read more

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One of my favorite on-the-go snacks is a giant, doughy, chewy pretzel. Mmm… Kim and Scott have managed to perfect this salty treat, producing a stuffed-pretzel line that includes flavors like grilled cheese, cheddar jalapeño, chocolate cheesecake, stuffed pizza, mixed berry and cream cheese, and twisted omelet. You can have a lot of one type or one of everything. They’re sold in several stores throughout Chicago, but if you can’t find the flavor you’re looking for, you can order online and have them delivered right to your door. Heat them up right away, or keep them in your freezer for …read more

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