To avoid being ousted as a tourist in Chicago, make sure you know the local lingo while ordering a delicious and iconic Italian beef sandwich.

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 ...

When it comes to iconic regional foods, the Windy City might be more widely known for deep-dish pizza, but when it comes to city-specific, iconic sandwiches (and my personal favorite), nothing holds a ...

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 ...

I have tried dozens of Italian beef sandwiches in my two decades writing about Chicago food. By far, one of the best I've sampled is found in a butcher shop in suburban Northfield that doesn't even ...

The original Al’s Beef on Taylor Street in Chicago started serving up authentic Italian beef sandwiches 70 years ago. In addition to being named one of the best sandwiches in America by Esquire ...

A good Italian beef sandwich is a delicious mess. The Italian beef sandwich at Al’s Beef in North Scottsdale is just a mess. The sandwich is a staple of Chicago cuisine, and the original Al’s Beef is ...