Meet at Eckhart Park on Noble St., just north of Chicago. Tour will depart from there. Carpooling is encouraged. Please bring $15- $20 for chow.
To dine “Al Trunko” simply means to dine off the trunk (or hood) of one’s car. Typically this is a means of necessity when dining at establishments that do not provide appropriate accommodations (though nothing is stopping you from eating off your car if its a sunny day or you are just not in the mood to pay gratuity). The term “Al Trunko” was coined sometime in the mid-2000s– likely over styrofoam trays of South Side BBQ– by the community of Chicago- based food chat site, LTHForum.com, of which Eric (screen name “Jefe”) is an active member.
Join us on Saturday, September 27th for a tour of native South Side delicacies, enjoyed Al Trunko in their natural habitat. The tour will meet on the near northwest side and head down panoramic S Western Ave. to kick off the day right with a Mother-in-law at Fat Johnnies (as seen on “Anthony Bordain’s” No Reservations). We will then head to the picturesque Mount Greenwood neighborhood on the city’s far southwest side for a taste of Eric’s favorite childhood Italian Beef at Pop’s. The tour will conclude overlooking scenic Marquette Park for a sample of the fabled Jim Shoe from the neighborhood’s fine Super Sub establishment.
Please note: it is highly advised to pack an Al Trunko Survival Kit as detailed in the schematic above.
9/27: Eric May for Trunk Show: “I Dine Al Trunko”
Saturday September 27th, 12pm- 3pm
MAP OF AL TRUNKO TOUR