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Bagels

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 9:51 am

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pizza_Place: Milano's

pittmike wrote:

Bagels wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

I'll be made fun of, but I just can't find anything that beats Portillo's for me.

Mr. Beef is Homer Glen is my go-to

Portillo's is just too.....shaved ? clumpy ? it's not like actual slices of beef
plus i think Portillo's has the best fast food burger, that's what i get when i'm there screw the beef

Used to be a place (might still be?) in Lemont across from bowling alley. Tucked in the strip mall where Sears Hardware was. Had a great beef with sport peppers I think mixed in.

i know the area you're talking about but i'm not sure of the particular place
and why would you mix sport peppers in ???
oddly enough i really like giardenera a lot (and spicy foods in general), i put it on salads all the time...but on beefs i just want sweet peppers

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leashyourkids

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 9:54 am

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Bagels wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

I'll be made fun of, but I just can't find anything that beats Portillo's for me.

I actually liked the thinly shaved beef. I have had weird moments of clarity when eating beefs with thicker slices when I have become completely grossed out. I got this feeling I was eating skin or something. It still makes me squeamish when I get a beef that has thick slices.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 9:58 am

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Bagels wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Bagels wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

I'll be made fun of, but I just can't find anything that beats Portillo's for me.

Used to be a place (might still be?) in Lemont across from bowling alley. Tucked in the strip mall where Sears Hardware was. Had a great beef with sport peppers I think mixed in.

I like Giardinara. The hot was just a thing for this place I guess? Another south side place people swear by is Tony's on about 80 something and Pulaski. I can't remember having it in the all the years I lived there but they claim the best.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:00 am

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pizza_Place: Jimmy's Place

fuck all you animal killers. I only eat falafels and hummus. that way I can dutch oven the wife and stray cats I bring in.

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Bagels

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:03 am

Joined: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:10 pm
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pizza_Place: Milano's

leashyourkids wrote:

Bagels wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

I'll be made fun of, but I just can't find anything that beats Portillo's for me.

i hear you, but Mr. Beef is still thin slices....but it's actual slices, not a pile of crumbles . i mean, it's not like when i'm eating it i'm chewing like its a cheap steak

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:07 am

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Mr Beef is the worst.

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Bagels

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:09 am

Joined: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:10 pm
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pizza_Place: Milano's

IMU wrote:

Mr Beef is the worst.

i don't really care for the one downtown
the one in Homer Glen is where it's at

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leashyourkids

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:11 am

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I always find it weird that these beef places all sell beer.

Do any of you ever get a fuckin' Coors Light at noon with your beef and cheese fries?

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:19 am

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Bagels wrote:

IMU wrote:

Mr Beef is the worst.

i don't really care for the one downtown
the one in Homer Glen is where it's at

I've only been to the one in...Des Plaines?...on Elmhurst Road. Might be the worst beef I've ever had. I guess it could vary widely by location.

leashyourkids wrote:

I always find it weird that these beef places all sell beer.

Do any of you ever get a fuckin' Coors Light at noon with your beef and cheese fries?

I have. I don't often.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:23 am

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pizza_Place: Milano's

IMU wrote:

Bagels wrote:

IMU wrote:

Mr Beef is the worst.

i don't really care for the one downtown
the one in Homer Glen is where it's at

I've only been to the one in...Des Plaines?...on Elmhurst Road. Might be the worst beef I've ever had. I guess it could vary widely by location.

leashyourkids wrote:

I always find it weird that these beef places all sell beer.

Do any of you ever get a fuckin' Coors Light at noon with your beef and cheese fries?

I have. I don't often.

hmm....as far as i know the only locations are Orleans st. downtown and Homer Glen (and i believe only HG is operated by the original family)
Maybe it's a slightly different name ? Like Mister Beef ? Or Mr. Beefy ? :lol:

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:44 am

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Location: Cultural Mecca
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http://www.mrbeefandpizzamp.com/

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"In 1980, armed with the original Mr. Beef on Orleans secret Italian beef recipe, Lou Bosco’s dream of becoming a restaurant owner became a reality. An Italian immigrant who understood the importance of hard work and dedication, Lou began his successful journey. The first Mr. Beef & Pizza opened in Arlington Heights, with locations in Park Ridge and Mount Prospect to follow.

A family run business, Lou’s legacy continues with his daughters and son-in-laws running day to day operations. True to his Italian roots, the importance of family shines through at Mr. Beef & Pizza. We take the time to get to know our guests personally and treat them as part of the family. It shows in the quality of our food and the friendliness of our employees.

Mr. Beef & Pizza is the place where “Food, Family & Fun” are always on the menu."

Offshoot. Same logo, practically...so it must be allowed by the ones you're speaking of.

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Bagels

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:55 am

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pizza_Place: Milano's

yea that's no where close to the same thing then
not sure of the connection to the Orleans location

http://www.originalmrbeef.com/about-us

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 11:42 am

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Embarrassing that they typo Chicago on their About Us.

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Furious Styles

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 11:43 am

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pizza_Place: Dino's

The Mr. Beef & Pizza at Harlem/Irving is always a solid beef.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 11:46 am

Joined: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:10 pm
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pizza_Place: Milano's

IMU wrote:

Embarrassing that they typo Chicago on their About Us.

hey what do you expect. it's a beef stand not Hugo's Frog Bar

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 12:44 pm

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pizza_Place: Pequod's / Barnaby's

An italian beef place has to have civic pride!

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Linderman Edgewater

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:15 pm

Joined: Fri May 27, 2016 9:12 pm
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Location: Rockdale
pizza_Place: Renaldi's

Has anyone ever had the combo at The Big Chill in Joliet? These people make food with love but only take cash, fortunately for them they have their own atm. They use a Italian patty instead of a sausage, I always get it with red sauce, cheese and giardiniera.

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nancykwan

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:40 pm

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pizza_Place: Malnatis

Mr.Beef blows. Gyros also sucks.

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newper

Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:48 pm

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:52 pm
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Location: Ex-Naperville, Ex-Homewood, Now Tinley Park
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leashyourkids wrote:

I always find it weird that these beef places all sell beer.

Do any of you ever get a fuckin' Coors Light at noon with your beef and cheese fries?

Saw a guy today get a glass of red with his Buona Beef at lunch.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:49 pm

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IMU wrote:

An italian beef place has to have civic pride!

Go Schaumburg...or Hanover Park...or any other exit on the Elgin/O'Hare "expwy" :wink:

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:49 pm

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By the way IMU, if you didn't already know, Buona is celebrating beef day tomorrow where beefs, sausage, and combos are half off. Something to do with Rizzo too.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:20 pm

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Without any particular order - these three are far and above the rest in my opinion

- Pop's on Kedzie near 103rd

- New Buona on Western near 107th

- Duke's on Harlem near eighty-somehing

Pop's used to be the main go to for me, but since the opening day Buona (or "the beef store" as my son calls it) became quite a hit in my family. It has the fanciest way I have seen a beef sandwich served. This new Buona also changed my rather rigid position of what I consider proper on a pizza. I'm a fan of their beef/giard pizza. Pop's and Duke's have that awesome in-house fresh cut pepper giardinera, but both are take-out joints for me, although seating can be found if you look.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:16 am

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Regular Reader wrote:

IMU wrote:

An italian beef place has to have civic pride!

Go Schaumburg...or Hanover Park...or any other exit on the Elgin/O'Hare "expwy" :wink:

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:07 am

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390, bruh.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:27 am

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Pop's and Duke's are the goods.

Ive had some of the other Pops and while they are good, the one on 104th/105th & Kedzie is the best.

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:17 am

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Tried Bada Bing Beef that opened up here on 45 in Grayslake. Pretty good. Better than Portillos

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:51 am

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:55 am

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pittmike wrote:

Bagels wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Bagels wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

I'll be made fun of, but I just can't find anything that beats Portillo's for me.

Used to be a place (might still be?) in Lemont across from bowling alley. Tucked in the strip mall where Sears Hardware was. Had a great beef with sport peppers I think mixed in.

Haven't had one at Tony's in years but it's a pretty good beef. It's just north of 71st and Pulaski .

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:41 pm

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Regular Reader wrote:

IMU wrote:

An italian beef place has to have civic pride!

Go Schaumburg...or Hanover Park...or any other exit on the Elgin/O'Hare "expwy" :wink:

Yes, the one that doesn't go to either Elgin or O'Hare...

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Post subject: Re: Favorite Italian Beef Place

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:40 am

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Furious Styles wrote:

The Mr. Beef & Pizza at Harlem/Irving is always a solid beef.

How does it compare to Bob O's which I assume is pretty close by?

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