Italian beef sandwiches have been part of Chicago's food culture since the 1920s. While passionate debates are still held today over who exactly invented the sandwich, the idea likely spawned from ...

Chef Anthony Bourdain traveled the world in search of the best cuisine. In Chicago, he found what he deemed the greatest ...

For years, Chicago’s iconic food scene was known for two main attractions: deep-dish pizza and hot dogs. Italian beef sandwiches have long been among the city’s iconic specialties, and the massive ...

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When Hank Tibensky left the Chicago area and moved to New York City, he couldn't find an Italian beef sandwich or giardiniera for that matter. He solved the problem by opening his own shop in 2013.

The hearty Italian beef sandwich was born in Chicago. The hearty Italian beef sandwich was born in Chicago. Popularized by the television show The Bear, Italian beef sandwiches can be ordered "dry," ...

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CHICAGO (WGN) – A popular Chicago restaurant chain is celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV with a sandwich named in the pontiff’s honor. Portillo’s, which has dozens of locations in the greater ...