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Chicago's Most Famous Greek Dish Isn't All That Greek
Flaming cheese caught on in the mid-century Windy City.
CityEats is a series that digs in to what locals eat, and why.
I guarantee you’ve seen it on a menu: “Flaming saganaki,” that savory and dramatic combination of fried kasseri cheese and ignited brandy vapor. It’s a staple at Greek restaurants—but it’s not Greek. It’s a product of Chicago, and it’s made its way all across the country.