A traditional Chicago sandwich shop may seem like an unconventional excursion. But since โThe Bearโ debuted, tourists have flocked in droves to Mr. Beef, which opened in River North in 1963. Ahead of Season 3โs release Wednesday, its cult following is surging with renewed enthusiasm.
Chicago Food & City Tours (@chicagofoodtours) began the themed excursions in November after months of requests from guests. The tour is modeled after Season 2, Episode 3, when sous chef Sydney treks across the city to try different restaurants โ not unlike a food tour, said Hannah Gleeson, the companyโs director of operations.
โIt just became really evident that there was a demand, and people wanted it,โ Gleeson said. โOur team had been longtime fans of โThe Bear.โ So, why not try to give people that same experience?โ
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Photo 1: Casey Ross talks to tour guests at the Mr. Beef restaurant during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour in Chicago.
Photo 2: Jim Walsh, center under sign, is photographed by his friend, Diane Thomas, during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour.
Photo 3: Casey Ross speaks to tour guests.
Photo 4: Joan Lanman, eats ice cream at Margieโs Candies, during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour.
Photo 5: Casey Ross holds up bags of doughnuts from Roeserโs Bakery to give to tour guests.
? Kate Armanini / Chicago Tribune
?๏ธ Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune
A traditional Chicago sandwich shop may seem like an unconventional excursion. But since โThe Bearโ debuted, tourists have flocked in droves to Mr. Beef, which opened in River North in 1963. Ahead of Season 3โs release Wednesday, its cult following is surging with renewed enthusiasm.
Chicago Food & City Tours (@chicagofoodtours) began the themed excursions in November after months of requests from guests. The tour is modeled after Season 2, Episode 3, when sous chef Sydney treks across the city to try different restaurants โ not unlike a food tour, said Hannah Gleeson, the companyโs director of operations.
โIt just became really evident that there was a demand, and people wanted it,โ Gleeson said. โOur team had been longtime fans of โThe Bear.โ So, why not try to give people that same experience?โ
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: Casey Ross talks to tour guests at the Mr. Beef restaurant during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour in Chicago.
Photo 2: Jim Walsh, center under sign, is photographed by his friend, Diane Thomas, during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour.
Photo 3: Casey Ross speaks to tour guests.
Photo 4: Joan Lanman, eats ice cream at Margieโs Candies, during a โThe Bearโ themed food tour.
Photo 5: Casey Ross holds up bags of doughnuts from Roeserโs Bakery to give to tour guests.
? Kate Armanini / Chicago Tribune
?๏ธ Vincent Alban / Chicago Tribune