CHICAGO -- Every great city deserves an easily identifiable sandwich of its own. Whether it’s the Philadelphia cheesesteak or the New Orleans po’boy, a gut-busting sandwich is a matter of civic pride.

For years, Chicago’s iconic food scene was known for two main attractions: deep-dish pizza and hot dogs. Italian beef sandwiches have long been among the city’s iconic specialties, and the massive ...

An overhead view of an Italian beef sandwich, served with giardiniera and french fries - Bhofack2/Getty Images There's no denying it: Italian beef sandwiches are synonymous with Chicago. This sandwich ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “Never heard of ‘The Bear,’” Mary Fontano said, the smell of giardiniera and salted meat in the air in Little Italy. She is a co-owner of the original ...

Who is he? Joseph Zucchero was the co-founder of Mr. Beef, a staple in Chicago's River North neighborhood that had gained a following for dishing out beloved Italian beef sandwiches. He died ...

Chicagoans are no doubt serious about food - especially local staples, such as deep dish pizza and Italian beef. So, on Friday, when the New York Times posted a recipe for an Italian beef sandwich ...

Chicago is home to iconic foods like Italian beef, deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, but it is also the birthplace of many ...