Chicago, IL: BBQ
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African American influence in Chicago cannot be overstated, stretching from music to food to much more. Jazz and Blues, as well as South Side BBQ -- a style of barbeque only found in a handful of restaurants in Chicago -- are just a few examples of how African American culture has shaped the Windy City.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 104

About Roadfood:

For over 40 years, ROADFOOD has been America's anthropologist of regional culture through local dishes.

In 2021, ROADFOOD will team up with TV star Misha Collins as he explores American culture, diversity, and regional communities through the iconic dishes that define our country.


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