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The modern city was incorporated in 1837 by Northern businessmen and grew rapidly from real estate speculation and the realization that it had a commanding position in the emerging inland transportation network, based on lake traffic and railroads, controlling access from the Great Lakes into the Mississippi River …

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

It was the culmination of a series of great engineering projects orchestrated by the state that created the conditions—sewage, drinking water, and a route between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins—for Chicago to become the great industrial metropolis Carl Sandburg described in 1914: “Hog Butcher, Tool Maker.

Yes, Chicago is undeniably dangerous. Even the safest parts of Chicago still have more crime than the average city. If the crime rate is lower than the national average, the city or state is considered safer than average. The national average violent crime rate is 382.9 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

So, Why Is Chicago Called the Windy City? Based on these early records, the nickname “Windy City” originated based on the area’s windstorms and because the people were known for being full of hot air.

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What Food Is Chicago Famous For?

• Deep-Dish Pizza. You can’t talk about iconic Chicago cuisine without including deep-dish pizza.
• Chicago Barbecue.
• Jibarito Sandwich.
• Steak.
• The Rainbow Cone.
• Pizza Puffs.
• Flaming Saganaki.
• Italian Beef Sandwich.

We have the bluest waters outside of the Caribbean. Due to our location along Lake Michigan, Chicago is lucky to be home some amazing beaches and views of the crystal blue water. Another thing that makes our unique city great is our 37 movable bridges that spread across the Chicago River.

Chicago is home to several of the most famous regional dishes worldwide, like the Chicago dog, Italian beef sandwiches, and deep-dish pizza. It’s also home to a foodie revolution, with tons of new age American eateries opening up on a regular basis.

It is more expensive than you think. From high rent prices and (really) high taxes, to pricey restaurants and exorbitant parking fees, prepare to shell out if you’re making the move to the Windy City. According to PayScale.com, the cost of living in Chicago is 23 percent higher than the national average.

Yes, New York has more options than Chicago, so it definitely excels in terms of diversity of food. But Chicago excels is in its range of price points. Nearly everything in New York has a steep price tag, unless you’re opting for dollar slices.

Chicago is centrally located in the United States (unlike New York, Los Angeles, and other big cities). Chicago has magnificent architecture, and the greatest skyline. Chicago has Lake Michigan with its numerous beaches and parks. And Lake Michigan water is some of the best drinking water.

There are actually plenty of celebrities that live in Chicago and call the city home….Let’s see where some famous celebrities live in this city and how you can be their neighbor.

• Kanye West.
• 7815 S.
• Shonda Rhimes.
• Barack and Michelle Obama.
• 5046 S.
• Hillary Clinton.
• 235 North Wisner Street.
• Oprah.

A total of 11 billionaires live in Chicago with a combined net worth of $49.5 billion. Of Chicago residents with a minimum 10-figure net worth, Ken Griffin is the wealthiest, worth an estimated $15 billion. Highland Park is the city with the second most billionaires with the highest combined net worth in Illinois.

Chicago Souvenirs: 15 Distinct Local Products to Bring Home

• Frank Lloyd Wright Memory Game.
• Chicago Skyline Snow Globe.
• Tiffany Elsa Peretti Bean Pendant.
• 1930 Al Capone Special Edition Armored Cadillac Model.
• Chicago Ties.
• Chocolate.
• Garrett Popcorn.
• Chicago Blues CD.

Best Chicago hot dog restaurants

• Hot “G” Dog.
• Morrie O’Malley’s.
• Chicago’s Dog House.
• Jim’s Original.
• Devil Dawgs. Restaurants Hot dogs Lincoln Park.
• Jimmy’s Red Hots. Restaurants Hot dogs Humboldt Park.
• The Wieners Circle. Restaurants Hot dogs Lincoln Park.
• Byron’s. Restaurants Hot dogs Uptown.

Best celebrity club hotspots in Chicago, IL

• The Underground. 2.6 mi. 567 reviews.
• Kit Kat Lounge. 3.4 mi. 699 reviews.
• Cerise Rooftop. 3.0 mi. 218 reviews.
• The Signature Room at the 95th. 2.8 mi. 3258 reviews.
• Drink. 22.7 mi. 161 reviews.
• ROOF on theWit. 2.9 mi. 946 reviews.
• I|O Godfrey. 2.5 mi. 565 reviews.
• Mom’s Place. 2.6 mi. 57 reviews.

When it comes to desserts, people tend to have strong opinions. Luckily, if you’re specifically a fan of the creamy texture and mild tang of a great cheesecake, there’s no shortage of options in the Chicago area.

• Passion Fruit Tart. Floriole.
• Chocolate Cake. Formento’s.
• Chocolate Pecan Pie. Frontera Grill.
• Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies.
• Choco Taco Sundae. Little Goat Diner.
• Lemongrass Sundae. The Loyalist.
• Caramel Corn. Lula Cafe.
• Basque Cake. MFK.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

• Forbidden Root.
• Fatso’s Last Stand.
• Maillard Tavern.
• The Loyalist.
• Bad Hunter. 802 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607.
• Au Cheval. 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607.
• Acadia. 1639 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616.
• Illinois Bar & Grill. 4135 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632.

A New York Cheesecake is the larger, richer and more indulgent cousin of the traditional cheesecake. This cheesecake steps it up a notch with even more cream cheese and the addition of cream or a few extra egg yolks to create an ultra-rich, creamy and larger than life cheesecake.

Top 10 Cheesecake Flavors:

• NY Strawberry.
• Pumpkin*
• NY Original.
• Gourmet Sampler (original, strawberry, chocolate, caramel-pecan)
• Fruit Sampler (strawberry, cherry, pineapple, blueberry)
• Chocolate Sampler (chocolate chip, German chocolate, marble, triple chocolate)
• Triple Chocolate.
• Turtle.

The center of your cheesecake should still wobble when you remove it from the oven; it will continue to cook as it cools on the counter. Leave it in the oven until it’s completely firm, and it’ll be overbaked (and cracked) by the time it’s ready to eat. Over-done cheesecake is dry and crumbly.

Here are ten of the very best cheesecakes you can find:

• New York-Style Cheesecake.
• Chocolate Cheesecake.
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake.
• Strawberry Cheesecake.
• Key Lime Cheesecake.
• Banana Cream Cheesecake.
• No-Bake Cheesecake.

The best cheesecakes at the Cheesecake Factory, ranked

1. Fresh Strawberry.
2. Ultimate Red Velvet.
3. Chris’ Outrageous Cheesecake.
4. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.
5. Oreo Dream Extreme.
6. Adam’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple. Facebook/The Cheesecake Factory.
7. Lemon Raspberry Cream. Facebook/The Cheesecake Factory.

The chain restaurant is also pricier than more middle-of-the-road establishments like Chili’s or Olive Garden. Entrees tend to run from about $15 to $21, while fajitas at Chili’s can be had for a cool $13. But, according to former Cheesecake Factory server Stella Stratigos, you get what you pay for there.

Why do they call it cheesecake? One of the key ingredients in cheesecake is marscapone cheese. A cake can be defined as food formed into a flat round shape which is typically baked or fried. So a cheesecake is flat, round, baked and contains cheese hence the name cheesecake.