I guess it makes some weird kind of sense that I’m following up a post on how I’m struggling to stay fit with one that talks about what I’ll be putting in my mouth during Worldcon this August. But that’s the way I roll.

I have only one meal nailed down—a 36th anniversary dinner at Girl and the Goat, where I look forward to eating pig face, crispy goat skin, and smoked duck fat. There are a few other gastronomical wonders I’m hoping for, such as the playground that is Alinea and the apparent perfection that is Next, but neither of those is a certainty. In fact, far from being locks, they may be impossibilities. But I can dream, can’t I?

And then there are the less exclusive joints, the sorts of places I’ve been visiting during my travels thanks to tips from Adam Richman of Man v. Food. Will I find the marvel that was Bruges Waffles and Frites, which I visited during this year’s World Horror Convention in Salt Lake City, or the disappointment that was the Old Salty Dog in Sarasota? I have no idea. But here’s what’s promised by Man v. Food‘s Chicago episode.

Now that you’ve watched what the Windy City has to offer, if you’re up for a trip to Al’s Italian Beef, Gino’s East Pizzeria, or Lucky’s Sandwich Company during Worldcon, let me know. It’s always more fun with a crowd, so I’ll be putting out a call on Twitter during the con for victims volunteers.

But there’s one Chicago institution I doubt I’ll be visiting, because it scares the crap out of me—The Wiener’s Circle. I don’t think I’m up for it. Are you? The following visit by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog might have you changing your mind.

Well?