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Even in this hot-dog-joint-on-every-corner town, these standouts are worth going the extra mile for.
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TOC Kids un–peanut butter taste test
Our panel taste tests allergy-safe alternatives to peanut butter.
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Five Italian-ice shops beat the heat with sweet treats
These emporiums do Chicago’s less-guilty summer pleasure to a cool, refreshing T.
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Food without fear
These Chicago restaurants accommodate kids with allergies.
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Try this instead!
The best way to get your kid to eat new foods: Opt for tasty (and maybe a little sneaky) alternatives to the bland staples they always eat.
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Grilled cheese to please young palates
Move beyond toasted Wonder with Kraft to these more interesting options.
Can't miss stories
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Thin Mint madness
Chicago sweet shops come up with their own take on Thin Mints, and a local Girl Scout and her mom weigh in on how they stack up.
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Spaghetti Taco Smackdown
Two Chicago chefs go mano a mano to see who can come up with the tastiest version of the iCarly cult fave.
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Icky, sticky, slimy, sour
“Gross-out” candy can be a fun novelty buy, but whether it’s good enough to eat is another story.


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