77 Flavors of Chicago

77 Flavors
  • 4.5 (74)
  • DOCUMENTARY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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

  1. Where We Were Welcome: Chicago Through the Green Book

    5D AGO

    Where We Were Welcome: Chicago Through the Green Book

    We often spend days looking for one single thread that helps us unravel a story. It often takes even longer when the story is set on the South Side of Chicago. We look for publications, ads, cookbooks, letters, and anything else that would have documented that time period for even a glimpse into what life would be like. One thing that never fails us is the Negro Motroist Green Book. Published between 1936 and 1966, this guidebook offers a great lense into the life of Black Americans at the time. This week, we use the Green Book to trace the enduring legacy and community of Chicago's South Side. Sources:  Purchase a copy of the Green Book https://www.smithsonianstore.com/negro-motorist-green-book-compendium-11198/?srsltid=AfmBOopZa2dgrORNstFqQ44PhsM7AKTb3Ed6UYyr68V6-Znp2fW1rKEx  New York Public Library Digital Access to The Green Book  https://libguides.nypl.org/greenbook/nypldigitalcollections  Send 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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    51 min
  2. A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History

    FEB 9

    A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History

    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 and even though he would spend his days being demeaned, the $10 a week might’ve been enough incentive.  Sources   Labor Union Negotiation and Agreement Files, 1920-1969. 1920.  Pullman’s Palace Car Company. Employee Indexes and Registers, 1875-1946. 1875.  Application and Service Files, 1900-1964. 1900.  United States Railroad Administration. Union Contract Agreement Books, 1919-1958. 1919.https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/question/2021/august.htm 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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    1 hr
  3. More Than a Month: The Story of Black History Month

    FEB 2

    More Than a Month: The Story of Black History Month

    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.civilandhumanrights.org/the-history-of-black-history-month/https://www.jstor.org/journal/jnegrohistory https://www.wttw.com/playlist/2020/02/13/vivian-harshhttps://naacp.org/https://www.loc.gov/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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    36 min
  4. Prepare for Relaunch!

    FEB 1

    Prepare for Relaunch!

    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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    26 min
  5. What Do You Know About Milwaukee Ave?? Also, Have You Been to Migos??

    06/23/2025

    What Do You Know About Milwaukee Ave?? Also, Have You Been to Migos??

    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.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    22 min
  6. WE'RE BACK!! It's Our 4 Year Anniversary & We Talk About Furniture Row!

    06/16/2025

    WE'RE BACK!! It's Our 4 Year Anniversary & We Talk About Furniture Row!

    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 ⁠https://www.77flavorschi.com⁠ Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago ⁠@77flavorschi⁠ Dario ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    30 min
  7. Hip-Hop Ballet... Hiplet with the Chicago multi-Cultural Dance Center

    05/27/2025

    Hip-Hop Ballet... Hiplet with the Chicago multi-Cultural Dance Center

    AYYYE!! So this we learn about a dope dance group that is right here in Chicago's South Loop! Hiplet is a form of ballet started by Homer Bryant! Learn about the style and how it started! And then, we head over to Time Our Market ! DONATE TO THE CHICAGO MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE CENTER 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 Shop our gear from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/shop/77flavorschi Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario @super_dario_bro Sara @TamarHindi.s --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/77-flavors-of-chicago/support 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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    50 min
  8. [77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn

    05/15/2025

    [77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn

    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 ⁠dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah

    36 min
See All (274)

4.5
out of 5
74 Ratings

About

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

Information

  • Channel
    77 Flavors
  • Creator
    Sara Faddah & Dario Durham
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 77 Flavors of Chicago
  • Show Website
    77 Flavors of Chicago

More From 77 Flavors

You Might Also Like