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GioMangio Not a food influencer. Just hungry. Chicago Italian 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 | Food • Comedy
🫀My open heart surgery journey
👇🏽Follow the comeback.

09/27/2026

Me and my friend stopped at Tom Ping Park and somehow walked right into a HOUSE PARTY. 🎶🔥

Chicago skyline as the backdrop, house music playing, and the energy was on another level. Sometimes the best nights are the ones you never planned.

Would you have stayed for the vibe? 👀🏙️🎧

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09/26/2026

Back with The Don and this time we’re talking CHAMPIONSHIP! 🇮🇹🥪🏆

WGN Radio’s Chicago’s Very Own Eats – Best Delis Tournament is down to the FINAL TWO: Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs vs. Frankie’s Deli!

Two Chicago-area Italian deli heavyweights. Two incredible subs. One championship. The Don’s riding with Frankie’s, I’m representing Tony’s — but YOU decide who takes the crown. 👑

🔥 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUB!
🥪 Tony’s or Frankie’s? Drop your pick in the comments, then cast your official vote below.

VOTE HERE — WGN Best Delis Championship⁠

WGN says championship voting closes Monday morning at 10 AM, with the winner announced afterward on The John Williams Show.

Who you got — TONY’S or FRANKIE’S? 👇🇮🇹

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09/25/2026

Chicago did the impossible… BOTH sides of town are in the playoffs. 😂⚾️

So naturally, I had to write a joke about the Cubs and White Sox. No side is safe. 😂

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09/21/2026

Fresh out of the house after open-heart surgery ❤️‍🩹 and one of my first stops had to be visiting Tony at Pasta Fresh. 🇮🇹

This journey isn’t about giving up the food I love—it’s about learning how to make better choices. Today, Tony hooked me up with escarole and corn 🌽🥬. Simple, comforting, and a step in the right direction.

Could you change the way you eat without giving up the foods and traditions you grew up with?

I’m figuring it out one meal at a time. Follow along as I get back on my feet, find healthier Italian options, and still make sure the food tastes GOOD. 🤌❤️

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09/17/2026

Back at the cardiologist for another important step in this journey. ❤️‍🩹

Today I visited Dr. Siddiqi for my cardiology checkup. After everything my heart and body have been through, every appointment means a little more to me now. It’s about staying on top of my health, asking the right questions, and making sure I’m moving in the right direction.

Open-heart surgery may have saved my life, but what I do from here matters just as much.

If you’ve been putting off getting your heart checked, what are you waiting for?

Follow along as I continue my journey back to a healthier life — one meal, one checkup, and one day at a time. ❤️💪

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09/15/2026

One of my favorite Assyrian dishes — Kipteh, the Assyrian meatball. 🔥 The challenge is, dishes like this usually only come homemade.

I swear, it’s easier to skydive without a parachute than it is to find an Assyrian restaurant. 😂

So seriously… where are all the Assyrian restaurants at? Drop the name and location in the comments. I know the dishes—I just need to know where to find them.

Tag a spot and follow .

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09/14/2026

3 WEEKS POST-OP ❤️‍🩹🚗

Dr. Hinkamp and his team, including Joel, gave me the green light to drive!

My sternum is still healing with wires and 3 titanium plates, so I still have to be careful. But staying active and making healthier choices are now part of the journey.

The question is: Can I still enjoy the foods I love while taking better care of my heart?

We’re about to find out. 👊❤️

👉 Follow as I find the healthiest options without sacrificing flavor.
Music by Nate Sinatra https://open.spotify.com/track/4U1mYnHKpE775y08ii8jwE?si=HBERSpALTRuMQalrWhazpA

09/13/2026

Fresh out of the hospital, finally out of the house, and Gina and I had to stop at one of my favorite spots in Addison — Briki Cafe. 🇬🇷❤️

But after open-heart surgery, I’m looking at food a little differently. The question is… can you make healthier choices without sacrificing the food you actually enjoy? 👀

We put Briki to the test with some healthier options — grilled octopus, chicken salad, fresh ingredients — and we were NOT disappointed.

🔥 9.2 on the GioMangio Tastebud Scale!

Maybe eating healthier isn’t about giving up great food… maybe it’s about learning how to order differently.

What Greek dish should Gina and I try next? 👇

Follow as I get back out there, one meal at a time, finding food that tastes incredible while building a healthier lifestyle. ❤️‍🩹🍴🇬🇷

09/10/2026

My friend hooked me up with Prepped n Plated, and this is exactly what I needed. 🙌🥗

Fresh meal plans delivered right to your house, made with organic, locally sourced farm ingredients and no additives or preservatives. Real food, simple ingredients, and a much easier way to make healthier choices without sacrificing flavor.

After everything I’ve been through, I’m learning that eating healthier doesn’t have to mean eating boring. 💪❤️

Go check out and tell them GioMangio sent you!

Would having healthy meals already prepped and waiting in your fridge make it easier for you to stay on track? 👇

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