“If there was a Kingdom of Troy for sandwiches, Portillo’s Italian beef would be its Helen.”
-Thy Beef King
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Growing up in the suburbs, the Beef Bloggers weren’t lucky enough to be surrounded by countless Italian Beef stands as we are today. For us, if we needed a beef, Portillo’s was the spot. For that reason, Portillo’s may very well be responsible for the Beef Blogger’s love affair with the Italian Beef.
With 31 locations in the Chicagoland area, Portillo’s might be sleeping around. That’s okay though, with one of the best beefs in Chicago, we forgive them.
At every Portillo’s location, the menu is filled with several options other than Italian beef. Chicken, burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and for the non-meat eaters (God help you) salads and fish sandwiches are also available. Their famous crinkle cut fries are an excellent side choice, as are the cheese sticks or mushroom poppers. And for those looking to start the night out right, the Chicago location offers beer and wine for their guests.
But enough foreplay, let’s get to the beef. Whether you choose the regular or the Big Beef, each bite is the perfect blend of juicy, tender and chewy. The au jus has a flavor that complements the rest of the sandwich without overpowering it, and the right amount of dipping leaves the bread juicy, yet intact, through out the meal. A plentiful amount of mozzarella cheese gives the sandwich an added amount of flavor, even if it doesn’t need it. The hot giardenera peppers are a tasty mix of vegetables and peppers to add to the flavor without overwhelming the sandwich with hotness. If spice isn’t your thing, the sweet peppers give the sandwich an extra delicious crunch.
For each Portillo’s, owner and proprietor Dick Portillo has chosen a different decorative theme that ranges from the 60’s or 50’s era to 30’s style prohibition. When you walk into the Chicago location at 100 E. Ontario, old time saloon hall music takes you back to a time when mobs ran the streets and Al Capone was king of Chicago. Tommy Guns along the walls and replica barber shops on the second floor add to the lively ambiance with it's historical appeal.
With two floors and outdoor seating, the restaurant is constantly teeming with patrons from tourists to natives to members of the Chicago Police Department. During your meal, the friendly staff comes around to dispose of your garbage or to collect the trays with the four individual drink holders (which take up more room in the end). If you’re looking for a quick meal, the fast, efficient drive-thru can get you beefing on the go.
At the end of your meal, Portillo’s dessert menu can help satisfy your sweet tooth with their cheesecake or strawberry shortcake. If you’re like the Beef Bloggers though, after enjoying a Portillo's Italian Beef, you'd probably need a cigarette instead.
Beef-9.3
Fries-8
Location/Ambiance-9.2
100 E. Ontario
Chicago, IL
(312)587-8910
Sir Beefs-a-Lot
2 comments:
Great recipes and articles. You might like to see some excellent beef meat and Pork cut charts and diagrams. I have found them very useful, and your customers may appreciate the link.
http://www.mistercater.com/meat_beef_pork_cut_charts.php
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