Chicago's Italian beef sandwich is hot - both literally and figuratively ... adding a juiciness that's not so different from the jus in a French Dip. This jus makes ketchup and mustard obsolete.

It's no wonder Chicago is one of chef Gordon Ramsay's favorite cities — it's home to the iconic Italian beef sandwich ... jus (kind of like a French dip, but messier), comes with several ...

It's this classic combination of seasoned beef, peppers, and a mouthwatering gravy that makes the Italian beef sandwich a legend in Chicago ... Customer: They dip the bun in the juice to make ...

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An Italian-American staple in Chicago, these roast beef sandwiches are complete with homemade au jus and giardiniera — pickled vegetables marinated in oil, vinegar, peppercorns, and seasoning.

I made a rookie mistake at Mike's Italian Beef (8001 MacKenzie Road, Affton; 314-282-0007), the Affton sandwich shop based around Chicago's quintessential sandwich. After unwrapping the restaurant ...