FX and Hulu’s The Bear is currently taking the world by storm, already deemed one of the top ten shows of the year by the American Film Institute. The show follows young chef Carmy as he must manage The Beef, a sandwich shop in Chicago, which is the actual home of the famous Mr. Beef on Orleans.
Carmy's chef team of Sydney, Tina, and Marcus, along with manager Richie, struggle to make The Beef, and later The Bear restaurants succeed. In season two, chef Sydney embarks on a journey across Chicagoland to visit the best restaurants and gain inspiration for her "Chaos Menu", which will combine dishes, flavors, and foods from around the globe.
Now you can embark on Sydney’s journey yourself with this recreation of Sydney’s "Chaos Menu: Crawl! Check out the restaurants that inspired The Bear's chefs and discover the history of these restaurants, how they connect to The Bear’s characters, and what delicious foods they have for you to devour.
You may start and stop this tour at anytime. Due to the distances between restaurants, public transportation or a car is recommended. Hours for the restaurant are listed on each stop.
Bon appetit!