We know that many of our incoming and current UChicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s a virtual tour of Chicago’s culinary history, sponsored by the Chicago History Museum:

“Welcome to the Chicago History Museum’s historical menu collection. We invite you to come with us back in time, through Chicago’s restaurant history. From the first fine dining establishment to open in the new city in 1835 to the recent contributions to world cuisine, learn about the origins of Chicago’s status as one of the top food cities of the world.”

Take the virtual tour here: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/touring-chicago-s-culinary-history/AwLihABYQKzqIw

What do you think of the old menus, and the restaurant decor? Tell us in the comments!