Fradillio’s is another locally owned “hot dog centric” food establishment in the far northwestern ‘burbs of Chicago. Featuring the best in local suppliers, Fradillio’s offers hot dogs and polish sausage from Vienna Beef, and Italian Beef from local favorite supplier Devanco. I went with a bacon cheeseburger, cooked on the charbroiler, with a great bun,… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Fradillio’s
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Cary, IL – Bambino’s Beef
Just like in the Pacific Northwest where you’ll see innumerable small restaurants with the word “Teriyaki” on them, in Chicagoland, you’re apt to see countless outlets with the word “Beef”, which is a reference to “Italian Beef”, thin sliced, slow-simmered, seasoned roast beef served on a roll. Make it a “combo” and they add an… Continue reading Cary, IL – Bambino’s Beef
Algonquin, IL – Nero’s Pizza and Pub Review
(2nd contribution from our Chicagoland reporter, thanks!) In the far Northwestern suburbs of Chicago, Algonquin is a sleepy burg, with its share of housing divisions and strip malls. In one such mall, on Algonquin Road, you’ll find Nero’s Pizza and Pub, a full menu restaurant and bar, open from 11AM daily. On the Monday nite… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Nero’s Pizza and Pub Review
Portland, OR – Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place
When the sign on the door says “25 years in business” (and hopefully it isn’t left over from the last guy), well, that’s a pretty good sign. I’ve been in here before, had an Italian beef ‘hero’ (they called it “Chicago beef”) which was pretty good, as I recall. I didn’t ask them then, or… Continue reading Portland, OR – Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place
Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
“Someone” dropped me an email last week saying I should visit Wayne’s; the mail probably came from an insider since it included a bevy of photos, as well. Some of the pix were really great, unfortunately, they have people in them, so I couldn’t use them w/o permission. I like hearing from restaurants, actually, it… Continue reading Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots
Portland, OR – Michaels Italian Beef & Sausage
Man, I love Italian Beef. Especially served as a combo, with Italian Sausage, Beef, and juice both. They should fit into some category here. Chicago’s Italian Beefs are the originals, but now you can find one close to home by checking out this directory. There’s a pretty fine one in Portland, Michael’s, and when… Continue reading Portland, OR – Michaels Italian Beef & Sausage