Kaufmann quiz: Authentic Chicago eats
How well do you know real Chicago food?
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This is a Chicago delicacy, served hot and cheesy at Ricobene's:
Beef & cheese croissant
Mozzarella sticks
Breaded steak sandwich
The Bene's burger
Correct answer: Breaded steak sandwich
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What is a combo?
Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwich
A calzone
Sausage and peppers sandwich
Salami and mortadella sandwich
Correct answer: Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwich
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What doesn't go on a Chicago-style hot dog?
Tomato
Diced onions
Giardiniera
Pickle spear
Correct answer: Giardiniera
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Which one of these pizza places serves stuffed pizza?
Pizzeria Uno
Giordano's
Lou Malnati's
Kim's Uncle
Correct answer: Giordano's
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What is the bread for a jibarito sandwich?
Poppy seed roll
Ham
Plantains
Rye bread
Correct answer: Plantains
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This sandwich was created in Springfield in the 1920s and is known for loading up ham (and other meats, fries and cheese sauce) on slices of Texas toast.
The Horseshoe
The mammoth
Sweet Steak Hoagie
The Grinder
Correct answer: The Horseshoe
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What is "Chicago Mix?"
Pasta with vodka sauce
Italian beef seasoning
Smelt and fries
Caramel and cheese popcorn
Correct answer: Caramel and cheese popcorn
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What was invented at Diana's Opaa! on 221 S. Halsted St.?
Baklava
Flaming Saganaki
The polish
The spinning salad
Correct answer: Flaming Saganaki
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What is the sauce that Chicagoans put on their chicken and fries?
Spicy mayo
Tabasco sauce
Mild sauce
Mambo sauce
Correct answer: Mild sauce
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Which tasty treat was first invented in Chicago?
Ice cream
Cheesecake
Sherbet
Turtles candy
Correct answer: Turtles candy
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Not great, but at least you didn't put ketchup on this quiz.
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Not terrible! You can hold your own at Al's Beef on Taylor Street.
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Yes! Congrats. You are a true Chicago foodie. If you are heading out, can you grab me a combo and a pop?