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
The Bene's burger
Mozzarella sticks
Breaded steak sandwich
Correct answer: Breaded steak sandwich
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What is a combo?
Salami and mortadella sandwich
Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwich
Sausage and peppers sandwich
A calzone
Correct answer: Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwich
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What doesn't go on a Chicago-style hot dog?
Giardiniera
Pickle spear
Diced onions
Tomato
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?
Ham
Rye bread
Poppy seed roll
Plantains
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 Grinder
The mammoth
Sweet Steak Hoagie
The Horseshoe
Correct answer: The Horseshoe
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What is "Chicago Mix?"
Italian beef seasoning
Smelt and fries
Pasta with vodka sauce
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.?
The spinning salad
The polish
Flaming Saganaki
Baklava
Correct answer: Flaming Saganaki
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What is the sauce that Chicagoans put on their chicken and fries?
Mambo sauce
Mild sauce
Tabasco sauce
Spicy mayo
Correct answer: Mild sauce
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Which tasty treat was first invented in Chicago?
Ice cream
Turtles candy
Cheesecake
Sherbet
Correct answer: Turtles candy
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Not great, but at least you didn't put ketchup on this quiz.
Your score is {percent correct} / 100
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?