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77 Flavors of Chicago

77 Flavors of Chicago

Author: Sara Faddah & Dario Durham

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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted  amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com

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A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History The morning of April 6th 1907, Ross Wood decided to fill out the application to become a Pullman Porter. He was 23 years old, and until this point he has only ever worked as a servant; a “houseboy”. Wood was born to parents that were enslaved not too long before he was born. He thought about how if he had been born just 20 years earlier, he too would’ve been a slave. He wanted to be a porter. It was a respected job among his black peers...
Chicago Black History Month You cannot tell the history of Chicago without telling the history of Black Chicago. And you cannot tell the history of the United States without the history of Black America. In our first episode back, we dive deep into the origins of Black History Month—long before it was officially recognized—and into the people who fought to ensure Black history was preserved, taught, and honored. Sources https://asalh.org/carter-g-woodson-timeline/https://www.civilandhum...
Prepare for Relaunch!

Prepare for Relaunch!

2026-02-0125:39

It was been over 8 months!! Honestly, we are happy to be back and have you as a listener. Thank you. Sara & Dario Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠d...
What's up, good people!? Today we are sticking to our Instagram theme of talking about streets. But also, we stopped by Migos, finally, and tried the halal tacos. MY...GOODNESS!! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77f...
Welcome back, friends! That was our first break in 4 years!! Much needed, but we are excited to get back to you with more Chicago history! Have you heard of furniture row?? If not, we gotchu! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠ht...
Happy Thursday! Let go back to Woodlawn with our friends Chi Food local! This episode originally aired January 31, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ...
What's up, friends! This is a story you just have to hear! Y'all, just come learn with us! Also, make sure to sign up for the scavenger hunt!! We've partnered with our friends at eAtlas and the RHA to bring some fun to the streets! Gather your friends, assemble the team, and find some amazing Chicago history, like 77 Flavors of Chicago! Press release! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us...
Liv Warfield is Madam!

Liv Warfield is Madam!

2025-05-0539:51

What's up, y'all! Happy Cinco de Mayo!! We are happy to bring you all the Chicago flavor and culture in today's episode. We had the pleasure of sitting with Liv Warfield!! Still can't believe it. She's an amazing artist and the Madam at one of Chicago's must-see attractions, Teatro ZinZanni Chicago! We had a fun conversation that we can't wait for you to listen to! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything y...
Happy Thursday! Listen to our episode on Hyde Park again. Disregard the mermaid talk. or don't. Haha... this episode originally aired November 15, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of...
April 29th is the Cubs' birthday and we celebrate it with some history of one of their original ballparks! Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorsc...
Happy Thursday! Today listen to the history of Washington Park again! This episode originally aired June 20, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠dario...
The Kinzie St Bridge

The Kinzie St Bridge

2025-04-2132:34

Happy new episode day! Have you all see this bridge just at full tilt and wondered why? Well guess what....we got you!! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of C...
Happy Thursday! Today we are taking you back to Kenwood. This episode originally aired August 29th, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠dariodurhampho...
What's up, good people! We got Geoffrey Baer back on the podcast for the 4th time! He's talking about his new show, Touring Chicago's Lakefront. It's so cool to see some very interesting things to see and do! His show is out now on WTTW! You can, watch it on tv, stream it, or on their app. Whatever you do, be sure to check it out! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk ab...
Get to Know Ben Shabad

Get to Know Ben Shabad

2025-04-0732:43

What's up, good people! This week we have a fun conversation with Jeremey Allen White look-a-like winner Ben Shabad. He might've won this competition, but he's definitely his own person! Also, send some good vibes Sara's way. She could use some! Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavo...
Y'all, we got a good one today! If you're unfamiliar with the legacy of Harold Washington, this episode is for you. We won't hold you. Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors...
Hi!!!! We got another throwback for you! Grand Boulevard, which is full of history!! Take a listen. This episode originally aired October 3, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chica...
Watch Chicago Work!

Watch Chicago Work!

2025-03-2438:16

Welcome back to another history lesson! And yet again, we prove to you how vital Chicago is. Just come listen and be amazed! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ D...
What's up, good folks! You can tell by the title what's going on. But if not, we had the pleasure of discussing the very powerful documentary, Beyond Closure, with the studio that made it. Also, we made a friendly wager. Who do you think will win??? Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavo...
Happy Thursday, peeps! We are taking you back to Fuller Park! This episode originally aired August 8, 2022. Send us a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavorschi.com⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HERE⁠! Visit our website ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠dariodurham...
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Vicki Bender

newspaper battle sun times vs. tribune

Aug 29th
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Vicki Bender

what a out Jane Byrd? the big ban k with the little ball inside?

Aug 29th
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