What is an Italian Beef Sandwich? // Al's Beef Review & Classic Chicago Food History

What is an Italian Beef Sandwich?

In this video we’ll look at the history of this classic Chicago street food, learn about how an Italian Beef is made, and find out how to order one as we take a trip to the Wrigleyville location of Al’s #1 Beef

Let’s get this video to 200 likes and we’ll do an Italian Beef comparison video!

Fictional former Chicagoan Liz Lemon once said:

“I believe that all anyone really wants in this life is to sit in peace and eat a sandwich.”

As far as life philosophies go, this one’s pretty good

Sandwiches are the uniting factor across humanity and that’s especially true in the US. The signature sandwich of Philadelphia is the Philly Cheesesteak, in Miami, it’s the famous Cuban sandwich, but in Chicago, city of the big shoulders, the Italian Beef reigns as the king of sandwiches.

0:00 8mm Film Intro
0:08 Cold Open
0:40 What is an Italian Beef & Who Created It?
2:26 Food Run to Al’s Beef Wrigleyville
3:26 Italian Beef Review
4:48 History of the Italian Beef

I hope you enjoyed this Chicago Food Vlog!

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My name is Luis Gusto, I am a filmmaker and YouTuber living in Chicago.