Never seen someone show off Chicago so nicely before, genuinely there’s so many options for food here, so it’s nice to see so many videos dedicated to the city.
After watching this guy for a decade, it's wild watching him come to Chicago and eating the foods that I grew up on and still eat regularly. I'm glad you're enjoying your stay. Cheers from NYC- another great food city, but Chicago is the best in the world!
Being a Chicagoan and visited nyc, i can see the reasons why. One of the biggest reasons being, usually most places i go to like this to eat, theres no line, or a really short one. In nyc just to go eat a quick meal at a costco was a 15 min line for food that wasn't that good. I wish i could've gone to queens i heard thats where alot of the good food places are
Mark, thanks for covering my city! The pandemic took a few of our historic restaurants out! It’s really sad, but you do such an awesome job with bringing light to those that are, thankfully, still around.
i'm from chicago and i truly appreciate that you're hitting all the real spots! too many so vloggers go to chicago and always go to the wrongs spots that just been open for like 2-5 years and most of us dont even know about or even go to. you gotta really get inside the city truly away from the downtown area if you really want some good food. you gotta get into the neighborhoods. and you sir have done that and i respect you for that. dont forget that we also have great chinese, indian,puerto rican mexican and greek food as well as some good italian joints. we also have amazing gyros.
Coming out of one of the blustery, cold, Chicago winter days, into a sandwich shop to eat comfort food like that is a true comfort for one's soul. Love Chi-Town Food, thanx Mark.😃
Yess, a hott soup n breaded sandwich mmm. Then come back home turn on my fireplace kick back light one up and smoke a fatty while watching the kids play in the snow outside as it falls. This the kinda Chicago memories ❤ i love to think about. Its like all if not most the food thats Chicago origin is designed for maximum comfort. Even on the harshest of days, a good sandwich and hot soup does alot
Mark, you and your bother in law makes a great team in front of the camera! Wish you guys could do more videos together! Seem like you guys are so comfortable and confident together :)
Wow!! You & your brother n law's food chemistry is on point. I can almost taste the food from your guy's expressions ❤. All the best to you both & your families stay safe 💞💞.
Dear Mark, our family of 4 loves to watch your videos and always stayed for your next one. We have seen your videos for the last 5 or 6 years. We hope to visit Chicago this spring to follow your food tour.
Hi Mark from Sweden. My brother who was born the same year as you, used to watch your videos, he said it calmed his anxiety watching your videos. He commited suicide earlier this year. I thought you should know, you mean a lot so many people.
This place is a Chicago 💎 . One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Used to come here after a white sox game. Still come here till this day. Southside Chicago baby! 💪🏽
@@bradleypetrich2946 atotonilco has the best pastor tacos and their horchata is very good. I have gone to locations near Ashland and 47th (one block west of Ashland) I go in the day time cuz that is a rough area lol also international grocery store has a taqueria inside best steak/asada tacos ever ! Also in the same area Ashland &46? Across the street is the best bakery I ever had la central great pan dulce and sweet potato empanadas ! And Naples pizza next door got good slices of pizza . Just go in the afternoon safe time to check out all those places take some pan home.
Mark you are killing it with the Chicago content. You continue to pick great places. Ricobene's is my 2nd favorite breaded steak, so darn good. Nice to see Derek experience one for the first time as well.
Those sandwiches look so good my eyes started to water 😭 The Famous Chi!! One of the greatest foodie destinations in the nation for sure.. The servings are massively guaranteed to fill the pot which I absolutely love!! Mark this is another smack out the park again & again!! Thanks so much for your consistent delivery. Safe travels.. 🍕
Happy to see you in my neighborhood 🥰 Grew up and still live 1 1/2 blocks away from Ricobenes. Everything there is really good…I always order the French fries well, well done. My grandchildren love their pizza. I love Manny’s too….1/2 corned beef and 1/2 pastrami on an onion roll with a potato pancake on the side 🥰 You need some sour cream or applesauce for the pancake.
Chicago native here. I have spent most of my career working in the "Loop" district for many decades. I have eaten at most of the places reveiwed. Ricobene's is at the top of my list including Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Pk. for sure. Cheers Mark!
This made me so happy! My family eats at that Ricobenes weekly!❤ Chicken Vesuvio with extra garlic butter and mayo…can’t eat it all the time. So mostly we get the pan pizza
I love you two together, excellent vibe. I absolutely love you no matter what. Tell Ying and Micah and your sister hello❤.From Tunisia in Denver, CO USA
Love your show Mark. Happy you are in my hometown (even I am not there). One excellent sandwich gem is JTs Genuine Sandwich Shop near Irving Park - specialize in regional Midwest sandwiches (Breaded Pork Tenderloin - Indiana, Philly Roll, Detroit Coney Dog, etc). Super high quality. And if you're still doing shows in Chicago I recommend a taco episode - largest population of Mexican-Americans outside of the SW, and the food (esp tacos) reflects it well. Highlights are La Chapparita, Birreria Zaragoza, Carnitas Uruapan, Tio Luis, 5 Rabanitos, Mi Tocaya Antojeria (fancier), and Guapo Tacos (for Tacos de canasta).
The first two sandwiches were ginormous…make the last sandwich look like a sandwich on a diet. Great series of Chicago videos, Mark! You have me salivating early in the morning…LOL!!
Ricobenes!!!! The place the locals keep to themselves! Hahaha. Retro as hell... dates back to the 40s. Easily a top 5. This place has the history to back it up. Many many consider this above portillos, and regarded as full fledged Chicago, leaves nothing to be desired. Its messy but the taste is unmatched by any city in the usa. These sandwiches carry weight! Bring your most savage appetite here
Hi Friend ❤ Been with You For Years now ! You make my Day brighter. Wow ! How Did you manage to Eat All that and Not Stain your Shirt ! 😂 With that Heavy Tomato sauce ! 😅 Mark, I would Love to see at least one video a year, with just You, Ying, and Micah. Just short and Sweet . ❤ You're in my Daily Prayers ! Peace ✌️
Ricobene's is LEGENDARY. I also have the breaded steak as one of my top sandwiches ever. Real food coma+heartburn hazard but it's sooo worth it. Manny's is pretty good but mostly has history going for it. Eleven City Diner down the road does a better pastrami in my opinion and the Salami Valor is another on my top sandwich list. Still have yet to make my way to JP's.
No he eats a ton of calories he just has a fast metabolism and it gets burned. He said on a video once that he only exercises when he’s at home in Bangkok
Oh my gosh!!! I suddenly missed Ricobene's!!! I had one here close to where I live, but they closed it =(. Thank you for letting me reminisce on how good their sandwiches were Mark!!! Love their breaded steak sandwich, but I only always get the regular size =)
I have watched you eat all over the world. It’s nice to have you in my city and enjoying what we have to offer. This episode was very enjoyable to watch even though I’m vegan.
It's amazing Chicago! Today I witness from Mark's channel with top sandwich in the world. Thanks Mark and the chef for showing us amazing food. So yummy😋 Would love to try😂👍👍👍
"JAR-da-NAIR-uh"! Looks like fun. Been to all those spots. Manny's workers have been there for years; the portions are famous for being belly-busting. Graziano's is probably one of the lesser-known local spots.
Never seen someone show off Chicago so nicely before, genuinely there’s so many options for food here, so it’s nice to see so many videos dedicated to the city.
lol
Chicago is the greatest city in America
As a Chicagoan you see so many reviews and people go to basic places but you’ve truly done your Chicago trip right with many classic spots. Well done
Nah
Agreed!! I love how happy he gets!
Agreed
@@Polgal1Fhicaho the Hreat home of the Food!
I like Derek's vibe! He's chill funny and more importantly know how to describe the food well. Great job you two
Haha yes
He is a dainty eater too! Cracks me up !
*knows
After watching this guy for a decade, it's wild watching him come to Chicago and eating the foods that I grew up on and still eat regularly. I'm glad you're enjoying your stay.
Cheers from NYC- another great food city, but Chicago is the best in the world!
Being a Chicagoan and visited nyc, i can see the reasons why. One of the biggest reasons being, usually most places i go to like this to eat, theres no line, or a really short one. In nyc just to go eat a quick meal at a costco was a 15 min line for food that wasn't that good. I wish i could've gone to queens i heard thats where alot of the good food places are
Chicagoans have never gotten over being the second city. NYC rules and I live in Chicago
Mark, thanks for covering my city! The pandemic took a few of our historic restaurants out! It’s really sad, but you do such an awesome job with bringing light to those that are, thankfully, still around.
-the pandemic- globalist fear mongers and trillionaire pharmaceutical companies
i'm from chicago and i truly appreciate that you're hitting all the real spots! too many so vloggers go to chicago and always go to the wrongs spots that just been open for like 2-5 years and most of us dont even know about or even go to. you gotta really get inside the city truly away from the downtown area if you really want some good food. you gotta get into the neighborhoods. and you sir have done that and i respect you for that. dont forget that we also have great chinese, indian,puerto rican mexican and greek food as well as some good italian joints. we also have amazing gyros.
I love Chicago because of Barack Obama
Agreed
@@Polgal1 he's an idiot
Idk if they are still open but kings gyros on Milwaukee foster my neighborhood favorite, that and dukes on bryn mawr elston
Derek has been a great addition to this chicago series.
Eh but Mark is messy 😅
He’s a cool cat!
❤
Chicago also has amazing Mexican restaurants 🥲 thanks for stopping by Mark 👌🏿
That nice
Atotonilco got the best pastor tacoos
Lollll the breaded sandwich is fire for sure, but waiiiit until they try the gyro burrito from the hood corner store
Theres so sooo many to choose from. And equally messy n cheesy but good is the birria style! Hella juicy n dipped 😋 mm mm Chicago favoritooo
Brah been to LA and Chicago they can compete
Mark, your collaboration with this brother are my favorite! The energy when you two link up is priceless! So funny, and looks delightful! 😋
Couldn't agree more, I've been loving this Chicago tour!
Who’s the partner? Does he have a yt?
I agree, they compliment each other very well and his brother in law looks out for him.
@@TJ-zs3vxyep, he's Mark's brother in law
Enjoy Black
This Chicago series has been MONUMENTAL!😳 I’ve been in Aww 😮every episode. Mark has been doing his thing with Chicago food.
I’ve watched the whole Chicago series, as a Southside Chicagoan myself, you really did a great job showing us off out here.
Thanks Mark!!
you south side you know about lems bbq 75th
@@colihon3552 I do now!
Lems is fye 🔥
@@PrezoGotGame7ways yes sir
mark from Thailand to Chicago the way you portray the foods you eat you are unique thank you for what you do.
Coming out of one of the blustery, cold, Chicago winter days, into a sandwich shop to eat comfort food like that is a true comfort for one's soul. Love Chi-Town Food, thanx Mark.😃
Yess, a hott soup n breaded sandwich mmm. Then come back home turn on my fireplace kick back light one up and smoke a fatty while watching the kids play in the snow outside as it falls. This the kinda Chicago memories ❤ i love to think about.
Its like all if not most the food thats Chicago origin is designed for maximum comfort. Even on the harshest of days, a good sandwich and hot soup does alot
Lolllll! CLASSIC Chicago @18:15
Grey skies, ethnic music faintly wafting in the background (opera), potholes, and somebody talking about food.😂
Thank you for showing the south side so much love on your visit! Finally! Someone who did us right!
I like that Mark is respectful and understanding enough to know that for Americans the world is America.
Nothing but love for Mark and his family
Bruh
Mark, you and your bother in law makes a great team in front of the camera! Wish you guys could do more videos together! Seem like you guys are so comfortable and confident together :)
My hometown never disappoints when it comes to food!
Are you sure I am coming there 😅😅❤
CHICAGO BABYYY LETS GOOOOO
Derek is so cool, and funny …. couldn’t think of a better more enthusiastic food taster for you to enjoy and partner with
Definitely
He's fat. Of course he's going to be enthusiastic about food!
And better yet … that’s his brother in law
I want visit Chicago because this episodes!!!.See you soon America, love it.!! 💪
I live two blocks away from Ricobene’s I grew up going there and it’s so great to see Mark going there to eat. It’s so good!
Nice
Wow!! You & your brother n law's food chemistry is on point. I can almost taste the food from your guy's expressions ❤. All the best to you both & your families stay safe 💞💞.
Ricobenes has always been a favorite of mine since the 80's! They also have really good ribs/rib tips
Dear Mark, our family of 4 loves to watch your videos and always stayed for your next one. We have seen your videos for the last 5 or 6 years. We hope to visit Chicago this spring to follow your food tour.
You've hit all of my favorite spots across your videos! It's awesome to see the behind the scenes for all of them.
Hi Mark from Sweden.
My brother who was born the same year as you, used to watch your videos,
he said it calmed his anxiety watching your videos. He commited suicide earlier this year.
I thought you should know, you mean a lot so many people.
Your bro-in-law definitely adds a lot of value.
❤❤❤❤the wedding rings!! U guys are so funny, fun hubbys to watch😆 omg so cute 🥰 🫶🏽♥️
This place is a Chicago 💎 . One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Used to come here after a white sox game. Still come here till this day. Southside Chicago baby! 💪🏽
Chicago definitely has some of the best food! Including Mexican, super delish!!!
Best Mexican food I ever had and I am Mexican lol and way better than California and Texas
best tacos I've ever had (pork to be specific) were from los tacos no 1 in NY@@Honeycomblife
where do you like to get mexican at here?@@Honeycomblife
@@bradleypetrich2946 atotonilco has the best pastor tacos and their horchata is very good. I have gone to locations near Ashland and 47th (one block west of Ashland) I go in the day time cuz that is a rough area lol also international grocery store has a taqueria inside best steak/asada tacos ever ! Also in the same area Ashland &46? Across the street is the best bakery I ever had la central great pan dulce and sweet potato empanadas ! And Naples pizza next door got good slices of pizza . Just go in the afternoon safe time to check out all those places take some pan home.
Classic. Ricobene's, another certified Chi-town staple. And yes, the breaded steak sandwich is legendary.
I love your videos. You’re brother in law is awesome and hilarious. Love your family too. I always enjoy your videos
Mark you are killing it with the Chicago content. You continue to pick great places. Ricobene's is my 2nd favorite breaded steak, so darn good. Nice to see Derek experience one for the first time as well.
So what's you're first ?
@@ch1il986 Tony's Beef at 70th and Pulaski. Ricobene's is still great though.
Bro I used to work at Tony’s , they’re steak is legit .
Now I know what I want for lunch tomorrow! Mouth officially watering
You 2 guys are so funny stuffing your faces with all those sandwiches.
Those sandwiches look so good my eyes started to water 😭 The Famous Chi!! One of the greatest foodie destinations in the nation for sure.. The servings are massively guaranteed to fill the pot which I absolutely love!! Mark this is another smack out the park again & again!! Thanks so much for your consistent delivery. Safe travels.. 🍕
They be so good we do have the best food
Tbh, Derek needs his own channel. I’d subscribe to that.
I think I need a lot of stomachs to enjoy all the food from Chicago! Yummy! Thanks for this video, Mark! I WANT TO GO TO CHICAGO!!!!!!
Girard-iniera 🤣 Thanks for covering Chicago, hope you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing your Chicago big sandwich Mark.Never seen one like this before.Looks so yummy.
You brought a big fat Chicago sized sandwich tear to my eye for my hometown! Thank you for showcasing some of the best we have!
Happy to see you in my neighborhood 🥰
Grew up and still live 1 1/2 blocks away from Ricobenes. Everything there is really good…I always order the French fries well, well done.
My grandchildren love their pizza.
I love Manny’s too….1/2 corned beef and 1/2 pastrami on an onion roll with a potato pancake on the side 🥰 You need some sour cream or applesauce for the pancake.
I live like 10 minutes from Ricobene’s and I never can get enough of the breaded steak sandwich
Love that you spent time in my city. Please come back! Chicago loves MArk Weins. All love from Illinois
Wow Mark. Just had my dinner and I'm starving again after watching that. What an episode! 👌🏽😀 Thank you. 🙏🏽
Haha 😅😅 it look delicious
Chicago native here. I have spent most of my career working in the "Loop" district for many decades. I have eaten at most of the places reveiwed. Ricobene's is at the top of my list including Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Pk. for sure. Cheers Mark!
off past Harlem before first north Ave yea I used to smash them in high school
Nice
Born there on October 24, 1942. I live in Queretaro, Mexico, since 2021. I left Chicago in 1978.
This made me so happy! My family eats at that Ricobenes weekly!❤ Chicken Vesuvio with extra garlic butter and mayo…can’t eat it all the time. So mostly we get the pan pizza
Great series in Chicago combining amazing food and family time.
I love you two together, excellent vibe. I absolutely love you no matter what. Tell Ying and Micah and your sister hello❤.From Tunisia in Denver, CO USA
09:53 you don't eat the sandwich, the sandwich eats you! 🤤
Haha yes that's right😂😂❤
Love your show Mark. Happy you are in my hometown (even I am not there). One excellent sandwich gem is JTs Genuine Sandwich Shop near Irving Park - specialize in regional Midwest sandwiches (Breaded Pork Tenderloin - Indiana, Philly Roll, Detroit Coney Dog, etc). Super high quality. And if you're still doing shows in Chicago I recommend a taco episode - largest population of Mexican-Americans outside of the SW, and the food (esp tacos) reflects it well. Highlights are La Chapparita, Birreria Zaragoza, Carnitas Uruapan, Tio Luis, 5 Rabanitos, Mi Tocaya Antojeria (fancier), and Guapo Tacos (for Tacos de canasta).
Nice
I vote for Raymond's Tacos; they're ribeye steak tacos are to die for. I miss my city food so much.
That nice where are you from
Had them often in the old days of living and growing up in the area! Great memories 👌
Another amazing video, amazing quality ❤ thanks Mark for these videos. You're the man 👌 the best to you and your family 🙏
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marks so bizarre, but I love this dude, you can tell he is super eccentric but a thoughtful person at heart . mark= great human.
hes fake asf!
The first two sandwiches were ginormous…make the last sandwich look like a sandwich on a diet. Great series of Chicago videos, Mark! You have me salivating early in the morning…LOL!!
I love my city! The food really is amazing. Thank you so much for visiting! Make sure you get a couple of jars of Giardiniera to take back home!
you guys work so well together. two loving people
Yeah 😅😅Nice
You guy's giggling about sloppy food kills me. Love the family lurking through the shot. Very cool.
🥪🥪🥪 looks so Good
Ricobenes!!!! The place the locals keep to themselves! Hahaha. Retro as hell... dates back to the 40s. Easily a top 5. This place has the history to back it up. Many many consider this above portillos, and regarded as full fledged Chicago, leaves nothing to be desired. Its messy but the taste is unmatched by any city in the usa. These sandwiches carry weight! Bring your most savage appetite here
Mark you look your happiest when you have your family in your videos. 👍👍🙂
Yes
Mark you definitely have done one of the best Chicago eats video series ever imo. You did our great City of Chicago a great service sir
That oil in the fryer Must be changed
Cooking oil last 100 years
That sandwich is RIDICULOUS.
MASSIVELY jealous. 👀👀
Gonna have to hit that next time in Chicago!!
One of those huge king size sandwich in one day would be my breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mark has the dream job.
I am your Bangladeshi viewer .. loving all your videos .. keep it up bro ❤❤
Hi Friend ❤
Been with You For Years now ! You make my Day brighter. Wow ! How Did you manage to Eat All that and Not Stain your Shirt ! 😂 With that Heavy Tomato sauce ! 😅
Mark, I would Love to see at least one video a year, with just You, Ying, and Micah. Just short and Sweet . ❤ You're in my Daily Prayers !
Peace ✌️
Ricobene's is LEGENDARY. I also have the breaded steak as one of my top sandwiches ever. Real food coma+heartburn hazard but it's sooo worth it. Manny's is pretty good but mostly has history going for it. Eleven City Diner down the road does a better pastrami in my opinion and the Salami Valor is another on my top sandwich list. Still have yet to make my way to JP's.
scientists are still searching for the Secret of Mark Wienes. How can he eat so much and stay slim 😂
Good genes
Probably doesn't absorb that many calories on top of fasting and fitness most likely.
No he eats a ton of calories he just has a fast metabolism and it gets burned. He said on a video once that he only exercises when he’s at home in Bangkok
@@debbiesheppard1302 aahh he's so lucky ❤️ i wish i had that super power 😅
I was just telling my son about him! He can also eat pretty heartily and remain super thin...I wish😢
Watching your videos brings me so much joy
If you’re still in Chicago. Come to little village and experience some AMAZING Mexican food. Try out Nuevo León restaurant
Yummy! impressive king sized sandwich.
I'm here for the "OHH WOW!" 😂
🤣 And that smile and head nod.
Great sandwiches! Love this series Mark! Good job! Can't wait for the next videos.
This came at a good time. I'm leaving for Chicago for a long weekend Saturday morning. Looks like I'm not gonna be hungry.
My country needs food like this....
Haha 😅
You guys smiles are contagious. Blessings to you guys. The food looks so amazing as well.
Oh my gosh!!! I suddenly missed Ricobene's!!! I had one here close to where I live, but they closed it =(. Thank you for letting me reminisce on how good their sandwiches were Mark!!! Love their breaded steak sandwich, but I only always get the regular size =)
I worked at the Orland Hills location and it makes me sad to see it gone when I’m back in the area visiting.
And Yes...Derek is a Cool Dude..Keep him on your Travels..🤗🤗🤗🤗
Wow… So much delicious food. We hope to one day be able to cover as much food related content as you do ❤ - Much love to how you cover food ❤
Nice
Luv marks excitement about food.
Derrick is funny. He has some of the best on screen chemistry with Mark Wiens.
I have watched you eat all over the world. It’s nice to have you in my city and enjoying what we have to offer. This episode was very enjoyable to watch even though I’m vegan.
It's amazing Chicago! Today I witness from Mark's channel with top sandwich in the world. Thanks Mark and the chef for showing us amazing food. So yummy😋 Would love to try😂👍👍👍
Where does it all go Mark??? Your appetite and metabolism impresses me!!!
Haha 😅😅❤
"JAR-da-NAIR-uh"! Looks like fun. Been to all those spots. Manny's workers have been there for years; the portions are famous for being belly-busting. Graziano's is probably one of the lesser-known local spots.
That reuben sandwich is my favorite with the sauerkraut and cheese omg it looks so good ❤❤
We appreciate you and in Chicago Mark!
Love the slow mo shots of the breaded skirt steam being cooked in oil that should have been changed last week.
This series is great and it's fantastic to see you exploring Chicago food with Derek. No better companion than one's brother-in-law ❤!
That’s awesome that you’re in the Windy City. I am from this area and I’ve been everywhere that you’ve been so far.
Great to see this showcased.
Get that steak sandwich with mayo and pickles as well. It’s the way to go.
Original grease from 1946 at ricobenes 😮
Yeah, I was definitely thinking the same thing. Yuck!
Mark always shows you where great restaurants are salute ..🫡💪🏾
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You should bring your brother-in-law in for more vids. He adds a ton to the vids. Love the vids as always Mark!
It such a joy to watch you eat Mark!😁😆
Never wanted to visit Chicago until I watched these videos. Now it’s definitely on my to do list. Absolutely love your videos!