The first question out of most visitors to Chicago’s mouths is “where should I eat and drink?” In addition to its many tourist attractions, the Windy City has a breadth of iconic foods one can only find at Chicago restaurants and bars one can spend a whole evening at, and the sheer number of choices can overwhelm visitors.

This guide is meant to satisfy both tourists and Chicago hosts, full of essential eating, iconic foods, classic restaurants and bars, and guides to well-traveled neighborhoods. The next time a guest is in town, point them this way.