Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three Italian beef sandwiches, lined in a row with green and white background. - Static Media / Getty Italian beef sandwiches have ...

There's no denying it: Italian beef sandwiches are synonymous with Chicago. This sandwich (which, crucially, differs from a French dip) first became popular in the Windy City in the early 1900s.

Portillo's offers classic Chicago street fare, so the fact that this popular menu item is at the same time its best menu item ...

Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches. The sandwich is called the Italian Beef. It came ...

The namesake sandwich, with plenty of giardiniera, from Bobbi’s Italian Beef. Photo: Marcus McDonald The namesake sandwich, with plenty of giardiniera, from Bobbi’s Italian Beef. Photo: Marcus ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. This article is more than 2 years old. The Bear is back for ...

These are Chicago's most iconic recipes, from Italian beef sandwiches and deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs, ...

An overhead view of an Italian beef sandwich, served with giardiniera and french fries - Bhofack2/Getty Images There's no denying it: Italian beef sandwiches are synonymous with Chicago. This sandwich ...