The Ultimate Guide to Chicago’s Italian Beef

The Ultimate Guide to Chicago’s Italian Beef
Italian beef at Johnny & Tony's Italian Beef & Pizzeria. Nick Kindelsperger/Chicago Tribune/TNS
Tribune News Service
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By Nick Kindelsperger From Chicago Tribune

Chicago–At last, the Italian beef is having a moment. While deep-dish and Chicago-style hot dogs long ago achieved national fame, the Italian beef was one of those dishes with only limited appeal outside of Chicagoland. But now publications like The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times suddenly care about our beloved soggy sandwich.