ABOUT CHICAGO FOODWAYS
ESTABLISHED 2014
Chicago is a culinary melting pot—one of the few cities in the U.S. where you can taste dishes from nearly every corner of the globe. But the real flavor of the city isn’t found in the touristy spots. Our walking food tours take you deeper into the neighborhoods where the locals live, eat, and thrive.
We don’t just show you the “usual” food scene. We go off the beaten path, exploring hidden gems and cultural hubs, giving you an authentic taste of Chicago’s incredible culinary diversity. Skip the clichés—our tours spotlight the city’s unique, lesser-known eats that truly reflect the flavors of the city and the world.
Ready to taste the real Chicago? Join us and experience the city through its food.
WE BELIEVE OUR COUNTRY IS GREATER WHEN WE BUILD BIGGER TABLES, NOT BIGGER WALLS.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Phyllis Petrilli
Owner/Operator, Chicago Foodways Tours
Chicago is the food city I could only dream about as a child. I moved here 30 years ago for a corporate job that I soon ditched for culinary school. After years of teaching cooking classes and running one of the city’s busiest gourmet delis, I wanted to reconnect with what I love about Chicago…its vibrant neighborhoods and deep cultural food roots. Our downtown is stunning, but so much of what makes Chicago great lies beyond the Loop. Let me show you around.
phyllis@chicagofoodways.com