I ordered an Italian beef sandwich from three Chicago staples: Buona, Portillo's, and Al's Beef. Buona's beef was a bit underwhelming, and the beef at Al's was a bit overpowering. The sandwich from ...

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 ...

To the untrained eye, it might look like some sort of culinary concession. The Styrofoam container holds two tamales swimming in meat sauce that suspiciously resembles the chili ladled over enchiladas ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...