Musicians from around the world are heading to Chicago this summer to perform at the city’s biggest music festivals, and beyond spotting them on stage at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza and Riot Fest, you might also see them at their favorite restaurants around town. Chicago natives have childhood memories to relive as they head to taco joints and hot dog stands, while touring acts have standbys for burgers and vegetarian fare. From folk singers getting Italian beef with extra giardiniera to DJs seeking sushi, this is where performers are heading to get a taste of the Windy City. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Lesley Pepperman, left, and Mary Franco take a bite from their Italian beef sandwiches as dozens of people line up outside Al’s Italian Beef (@alsbeef), on Oct. 18, 2018. Photo 2: Festive paper ornaments hang from the ceiling in the dining area at L’ Patron (@lpatron16) on April 13, 2017, in Chicago. Photo 3: Kuma’s Corner (@originalkumascorner), at 2900 W. Belmont Ave., in Chicago, in 2014. Photo 4: Stuffed cabbage at Podhalanka in Chicago in 2011. ? Samantha Nelson / for the Chicago Tribune ? Antonio Perez, John J. Kim, Chris Sweda and Alex Garcia / Chicago Tribune

Musicians from around the world are heading to Chicago this summer to perform at the city’s biggest music festivals, and beyond spotting them on stage at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza and Riot Fest, you might also see them at their favorite restaurants around town.

Chicago natives have childhood memories to relive as they head to taco joints and hot dog stands, while touring acts have standbys for burgers and vegetarian fare. From folk singers getting Italian beef with extra giardiniera to DJs seeking sushi, this is where performers are heading to get a taste of the Windy City.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Lesley Pepperman, left, and Mary Franco take a bite from their Italian beef sandwiches as dozens of people line up outside Al’s Italian Beef (@alsbeef), on Oct. 18, 2018.

Photo 2: Festive paper ornaments hang from the ceiling in the dining area at L’ Patron (@lpatron16) on April 13, 2017, in Chicago.

Photo 3: Kuma’s Corner (@originalkumascorner), at 2900 W. Belmont Ave., in Chicago, in 2014.

Photo 4: Stuffed cabbage at Podhalanka in Chicago in 2011.

? Samantha Nelson / for the Chicago Tribune
? Antonio Perez, John J. Kim, Chris Sweda and Alex Garcia / Chicago Tribune