Pizza - Gino's East at 160 E. Superior Beef Sandwich - Al's at (or near) Wells and Ohio (downtown) Hot dog - Demon Dog on Fulerton if my memory serves Before the game go to Murphy's Bleachers (located behind the scoreboard on the corner of Sheffield and Waveland) for a sausage sandwich and a beer. > 1. Real Chicago Deep Pizza > 2. A real Chicago Hot Dog > 3. An Italian Beef Sandwich (I have never had one of these, only heard > about them) > > Thanks for your help. All other suggestions either food, sightseeing or > Wrigley Field will be welcome. > > Gordon in Texas >
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If you mean the Italian Beef of my Chicago youth: a sub roll sliced lengthwise, heaped with thin sliced beef that has been steeped in a spicy, briny "gravy" and served wrapped in paper - which it immediately soaks through - topped with (optional) peppers,... I know of only one place that still serves the original: Duke's Drive-In 8100 South Harlem (708)599-0576 If you remember to bring your bib :-), ask for "extra juicy" for the authentic experience. Dick Glidewell Original poster - Gordon questioned where he might find... > 3. An Italian Beef Sandwich (I have never had one of these, only heard about them) > > Gordon in Texas >