If you've ever seen an episode of , you probably know it's full of screaming, swearing, delicious food, and . The show is based in Chicago and shows the inner workings of the restaurant industry for people who eat, sleep, and breathe food. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy who takes over his brother's Italian beef shop after his death and ultimately turns it into a fine dining establishment.
Recently, I was invited to Chicago to take a inspired food tour. Since I've never been to Chi-town before, I was excited for the opportunity to not only E-A-T but also take in the sights and sounds of Chicago. First things first, we met up with who organizes " .
" The tour highlights some of the restaurants featured in the show and of course includes some delicious eats as part of it. The tour is $129 and lasts about 3.5 hours.
You're bussed around the city in a luxurious party bus and guided by a Chicago expert. Our host was Casey and not only does he love Chicago – but he's also an actor who has even auditioned for the show. The first stop on our tour had to of course be – arguably the main character in .
Located in the River North neighbourhood of the city (666 N Orleans St), it looks exactly the same IRL as it does on the show. They haven't let success go to their head either — the only real mention of the show is a newspaper clipping found in the main seating area. Enough talking — let's eat! We started with the classic Italian Beef Sandwich ($9.
50) that's absolutely smothered.