Anthony Bourdain never held back on his culinary opinions and this Chicago sandwich is another item that received his unbridled truth: He loved it.

Illinois is home to towering Italian beef sandwiches packed with flavor, au jus, and enough meat to feed more than one hungry fan.

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 ...

Arby’s has launched a Chicago-style Italian Beef Dip nationwide, featuring slow-roasted beef, giardiniera, and au jus.

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 ...

I stopped for a sandwich in Illinois and walked away converted. Johnnie’s Beef proves simple, fast, cash-only Italian beef ...

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," ...

Chicago’s original Italian beef joint is offering football fans a chance to score free sandwiches for a year during Saturday’s Bears showdown with the Packers. Buona will give free Italian beef ...

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.

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