The Cast of "The Bear" Shares Their Favorite Chicago Restaurants
Taking advantage of the premiere of the third season of "The Bear", the cast of the series shared their favorite restaurants in Chicago.
We are not going to lie to you, "The Bear" is one of our favorite series of recent times because in a matter of a couple of seasons we became completely hooked on the story of both Carmy and the entire team she works with to have a spectacular restaurant that, over time, became a family because of a common passion: food.
It is no secret that for two years now, this has been one of the most successful and acclaimed productions of today. And it is no wonder, because over the course of two seasons, this plot has not only left us on the edge of our seats with its mix of comedy and drama, it has also whet our appetites.
Birrieria Zaragoza
The first restaurant the actors mentioned in "The Bear" was Birrieria Zaragoza, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in particular gave it a lot of praise. And boy was this a surprise, because it is about a Michelin-listed Mexican food place that specializes in one thing: that’s right, birria. In fact, it’s the only thing you’ll find on their menu.
Whether in a small or large portion, with or without bones, birria is their hit. They even give you the opportunity to have the full experience of this Mexican delicacy even if you are in the United States, because you can accompany your birria with handmade corn tortillas to make your own tacos, dip them in broth and they even offer the famous quesabirrias. Now, as they say, the cast of the series knows what it’s like.
Location: 4852 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60632, United States
Duck Duck Goat
Continuing with the restaurants that the actors love "The Bear", Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce talked about Duck Duck Goat. And it is no wonder, since we are talking about one of the establishments that are gaining a lot of fame in Chicago for presenting a new concept of Chinese food style.
To give you an idea, here you can find a very fine tasting menu, which guides its guests on a tour of dim sum, handmade noodles, fried rice, homemade dumplings, wontons, spring rolls and other specialty dishes with that taste of home that we all love.
Location: 857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge
Ok, now we are going to tell you about a restaurant where, in the words of Ricky Staffieri (who plays Teddy) and supported by Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Matty Matheson and Abby Elliott, the cast of "The Bear" ate wonderfully. Is about Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge, which offers an authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Chicago.
This restaurant has a huge menu of pastas, meats and fish originating from Italy, which are accompanied by a selection of salads, soups and delicious desserts. Among their popular dishes is Rigatoni with braised pork sauce and eggplant parmesan. In addition to its flavor, Viaggio treats its customers in a way that makes them feel at home, so now you know why the actors in the series liked this place so much.
Location: 1027 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Gene & Jude’s
Leaving formal restaurants aside, the cast of "The Bear" –specifically Matty Matheson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri– mentioned a place with a lot of tradition in Chicago. We are talking about Gene & Jude’s, which specializes in selling hot dogs in the style of this city which definitely look delicious.
But beyond the jochos (both single and double) and the respective fries, This place is also characterized by offering other types of snacks such as tamales. (Yes, you read that right.) So if you’re in Chicago and want to eat something typical and iconic, you definitely have to try everything they prepare at this place.
Location: 2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171, United States
Doma Cafe
Last but not least, the actors from "The Bear" talked about a restaurant that doesn’t offer such refined dishes, but is quietly making a lot of noise in Chicago. It’s called Doma Cafe, a low-key Croatian coffee shop, is one of the hidden gems this city has to offer today.
To give you an idea of how things stand, This place offers a wide variety of breakfasts, including sandwiches, avocado toast, butter pancakes or cevapi. (typical dish of Croatia and the Balkan region) served with flatbread and roasted eggplant with red pepper There is a little bit of everything here so you can enjoy the most important meal of the day.
Location: 946 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
