Chi-Town Flavor

Brianna O'Malley

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Join along for the ride as host Brianna O’Malley goes all throughout the greater Chicago area trying restaurants that have been deemed a Diner, Drive-in, or a Dive. Reviewing their episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, diving deep into research, and fieldwork (trying the food), ultimately letting you know if these places are still worthy of that triple D seal and a guaranteed ticket to Flavor Town.

04/08/2023

Episode Seven: Baller Burger, DMK Burger Bar

For episode 7 we're at DMK Burger Bar! Featured on Season 12 Episode 9 Slamin' Sammies of Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives. Open since '09 in the Lakeview area, serving up some real delicious burgers with gourmet spins. This ones a really treat folks, listen in and hear what Guy had to think and what us three had to think of the burger we all split! DMK Burger Bar: https://dmkburgerbar.com/ Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives Episode: S12, E9 - Slammin' Sammies Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalleyWebsite- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

27 min
03/18/2023

Episode Six: Meat In A Box, Honkey Tonk BBQ

Put the stu back in the closet for number seven, sorry to disappoint. BUT, we got Tori who 'knows her meats' and is 'picky about her meats' reviewing some real deal Memphis style BBQ. This week I got a box of meat delivered to my house, and we busted it open for the review; that box came from Honkey Tonk BBQ located in Pilsen right off of 18th Street and just down the street from the Pink line stop. Open since the early 2000s, serving up award-winning BBQ, sides, and live music! Featured on season 7 episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives; Barbecuded, Baked, and Brined, and no spoilers some pretty killed meat. Listen to hear what its allllll about. CHECK OUT TIKTOK TO SEE VIDEOS OF THE FOOD - GET A VISUAL Honky Tonk BBQ: https://honkytonkbbq.com/ Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives Episode: S7, E8 - Barbequed, Baked, and Brined Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalley Website- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

24 min
03/13/2023

Episode Five: Wings In The Car, Del Soul

Really took this one on a field trip folks! On this episode, we took the 'stu' on the streets; I recorded the review portion of the episode inside of Tori's car, fun little change I feel like it went swimmingly. Anyway, we went to Del Soul this week, featured on season 28, episode 18, Far East Flavorfest of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Located in Lincoln Park, serving up "californian style korean food"; listen to the episode and hear what Tori and I had to say about some tacos and the legendary, K-Town wings. Del Soul's Website: https://delseoul.com Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives Episode: S28, E18 - Far East Flavorfest Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalley Website- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

29 min
02/25/2023

Episode Four: Milkshake Incident, White Palace Grill

Episode four’s a little bit of a wild one, with White Palace Grill up for review. Featured on season two (!) of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, this 24 hour that’s been open almost 24/7 since 1939, is a South Loop staple almost, a classic diner for a 10 AM brunch or 2 AM after bar meal. For this episode we went a little bit off the rails, ordering different from Guys review; also featuring stories about the diner from Ivy and Tori, as well as food reviews from Tori and Lily.

27 min
02/18/2023

Episode Three: Soup Muffin, Manny's Cafeteria & Deli

Comin in with a classic for episode three of CTF. This week I went by Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen, located right off Roosevelt road, and serving Chicago classic Jewish Deli food since 1942. Featured on season 28 episode 24, Tasty Traditions, of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Guy said this places is one of the reasons Chicago is one of his favorite food towns; so we rated some of the classic dishes he tried and once again brought along a few guests for extra opinions. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen: https://www.mannysdeli.com Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives Episode: S28, E25 - Tasty Traditions Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalley Website- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

29 min
02/14/2023

Episode Two: Sandwich Been Runnin Through My Mind, Irazu

For episode twoooo of Chi-Town Flavor, we're getting some island flavor. Irazu, located in Bucktown off the Western blue line stop, has been serving "BOMB" Costa Rican cuisine since 1990. Featured on season 12 episode 8, Latin Street Food of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. On this episode, we rated everything Guy had on the show and even had our very first two guests for some extra reviewing. Irazu's website: https://www.irazuchicago.com Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Episode: S12, E8 - Latin Street Food Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalley Website- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

28 min
02/13/2023

Episode One: Best Egg Roll Ever, Saucy Porka

One this episode, we’re staying in the Loop! For the first stop we’re reviewing a restaurant featured on season 28, episode 23, of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives titled Fusion of Flavors; Saucy Porka! Saucy Porka is a asian/latin american fusion restaurant, selling primarily sandwiches, rice bowls, soups, and bacos; with locations in the South Loop, Hyde Park, and St. Louis. Join along as Brianna reviews what Guy had on the show and more. Saucy Porka’s site: https://www.saucyporka.com/ Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives Episode: S28, E23 - Fusion of Flavors Brianna O’Malley: TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brianna_omalley?_t=8Y1iTNdVm6Y&_r=1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianna_omalley/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/_briannaomalley Website- https://briannamo714.wixsite.com/mysite

27 min

7 Episodes

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Brianna O'Malley
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Episodes

7
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Chi-Town Flavor

Chi-Town Flavor

Episodes

Episode Seven: Baller Burger, DMK Burger Bar

Episode Six: Meat In A Box, Honkey Tonk BBQ

Episode Five: Wings In The Car, Del Soul

Episode Four: Milkshake Incident, White Palace Grill

Episode Three: Soup Muffin, Manny's Cafeteria & Deli

Episode Two: Sandwich Been Runnin Through My Mind, Irazu

Episode One: Best Egg Roll Ever, Saucy Porka

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