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Old 03-31-2008, 09:12 AM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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Alright, lets get our stomachs growling first thing on Monday morning.... Who makes the best Italian beef in Illinois?

I tried a beef from Augustino's over the weekend. Mmmmmmm. Not quite as good as Portillos, but pretty dang close. My vote goes to Portillos (I havent had a Johnny's beef yet though).

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Old 03-31-2008, 10:09 AM
 
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I haven't been in the city of Chicago for years, except at the airport, but I've found this place worth driving a bit out of my way to get to when traveling in the area.
Sicily Pizzeria

(815) 539-5560
709 13th Ave, Mendota, IL 61342

A couple of places you wouldn't think of, that have very good Chicago style Italian Beef, are Pudgy's in Omaha, NE Pudgy's Pizzeria - Background (http://www.pudgys.net/Background.htm - broken link) and Bertrosa's in Fargo, ND Bertrosa's Chicago Cafe

There are some things even "downstaters" like about Chicago - lol
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Old 03-31-2008, 10:31 AM
 
Location: Eastern Idaho
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Though many here won't know of it, my vote goes to Turasky's Meats (Turasky Meats a divison of Y-T Packing Co.) in Spfld.

In the greater Chicago area, I'll go with Garibaldi's.

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Old 03-31-2008, 11:18 AM
 
Location: The Great State of Texas, Finally!
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Man, you guys are killin me! How I miss Italian Beef!! Last time I was home I had Portillo's so I'd have to go with that, but at this point, ANY Italian Beef would be good.

Steve-o, what a torturous question!! Stop with the pictures already!
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Old 03-31-2008, 11:19 AM
 
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Johnny's in Elmwood Park gets my vote. (Michael's, at North and Oak Park avenues, has better french fries, tho.) Portillo's is ok, but you really must try Johnny's.
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Old 03-31-2008, 11:37 AM
 
Location: Cardboard box
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I go with Vinny's in Palatine.
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Old 03-31-2008, 11:58 AM
 
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Since Bumpers, in Aurora, closed about a month ago I'll have to agree with Portillo's
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:31 PM
 
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Portillos... how can people vote for that soggy-chain stuff?
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Old 03-31-2008, 01:45 PM
 
Location: Eastern Idaho
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Portillos... how can people vote for that soggy-chain stuff?
To be honest, I prefer the soggy-homemade stuff...which I was lucky enough to have this weekend...
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Old 03-31-2008, 04:21 PM
 
Location: Sugar Grove, IL
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I would go along with portillos!
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