I’m from Arizona and I’ve heard of it many times, but that could be because I’m a pretty big fan of food.
That’s a pretty cool site. That is awesome that they give instructions on how to order a beef. I have seen many times where people take to long ordering and everyone starts yelling at them.
Bump. I just tried an italian beef sandwich for the first time, having read about it first on this thread. It was so-so but then again it wasn’t exactly authentic - just a hot dog restaurant in suburban DC (Maryland). I enjoyed it and it was pretty much what I expected. The peppers… or “Giardiniera” though were really spicy and numbing. Enjoyable but unexpected. I got it wet, and no cheese. Just thought I’d share.
I grew up in the Washington DC area, have spent significant amounts of time (>5 years) in Texas and Utah, and would not even know what an Italian beef sandwich was if not for Food Network and Travel Channel.
Having said that, they sound fucking delicious. Right up my alley. And I love giardiniera.
There’s a Portillo’s in Tempe and Scottsdale
Ah. Johnnie’s Beef. A few blocks from me. I’ve never seen a quarter mile but I’ve rarely seen not a long way out the door. It moves fast though. It is that good.
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Sucks being on a diet…