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🤖 An automated homage to GreaseFreak, online chronicler of Chicago's street food since 2006.

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Not affiliated with GreaseFreak — just a fan.
On this day in 2013, GreaseFreak visited Hot Rod Grill at 6237 N. Western Ave. to try a hot dog.

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2/18/13

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February 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2016, GreaseFreak visited The Dog Stop at 6100 W. Belmont Ave. to try a hot dog.

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2/17/16

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February 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2011, GreaseFreak visited Torre's Beef & Pizza at Elston and Diversey to try a slice.

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2/16/11

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February 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2006, GreaseFreak visited Two Way Grill at 4351 N. Elston Ave. to try the chili.

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2/15/06

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February 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2010, GreaseFreak visited Museum of Science and Industry at 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. to try a hot dog.

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2/14/10

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February 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2006, GreaseFreak visited Stocks and Blondes at 36 N. Wells St. to try the chili.

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2/13/06

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February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2007, GreaseFreak visited Wolfy's at 2734 W. Peterson Ave. to try a burger.

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2/12/07

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February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2011, GreaseFreak visited Celtic Crown at 4301 N. Western Ave. to try the chili.

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2/11/11

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February 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2024, GreaseFreak visited Fontano's Subs at 1058 W. Polk St. to try a sub.

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2/10/24

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February 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2014, GreaseFreak visited Big City Tap at 1010 W. Belmont Ave. to try the wings.

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2/9/14

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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2009, GreaseFreak visited Blackies at 500 S. Dearborn St. to try a burger.

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2/8/09

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February 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2019, GreaseFreak visited Diner Grill at 1635 W. Irving Park Road to try a burger.

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2/7/19

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February 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2007, GreaseFreak visited Simply to Go at 100 W. Randolph St. to try the chili.

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2/6/07

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February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2009, GreaseFreak visited Beef 'N Brandy at 127 S. State St. to try the chili.

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2/5/09

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February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2009, GreaseFreak visited Poag Mahone's at 333 S. Wells St. to try the wings.

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2/4/09

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February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2019, GreaseFreak visited ChipMonk's at 438 W. Diversey Pkwy. to try a burger.

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2/3/19

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February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2017, GreaseFreak visited Mike's Place at 6977 N. Western Ave. to try a burger.

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2/2/17

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February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2007, GreaseFreak visited Mac Kelly's at 123 W. MAdison St. to try the chili.

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2/1/07

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February 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2009, GreaseFreak visited Joe's on Weed at 940 W. Weed St. to try the wings.

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1/31/09

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January 31, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2014, GreaseFreak visited Big Bricks at 3830 N. Lincoln Ave. to try the chili.

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1/30/14

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January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2009, GreaseFreak visited Alexi's Bar and Grill at 1225 N. Milwaukee Ave. to try a hot dog.

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1/29/09

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January 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2010, GreaseFreak visited Pizza Metro at 1707 W. Division St. to try a slice.

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1/28/10

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January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2006, GreaseFreak visited Quick Bite at 5155 N. Western Ave. to try the Italian beef.

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1/27/06

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January 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2022, GreaseFreak visited Wintrust Arena at 200 E. Cermak Road to try a hot dog.

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1/26/22

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January 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
On this day in 2006, GreaseFreak visited The Works at 201 N. Clark St. to try the Italian beef.

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1/24/06

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January 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM