Mr. Beef • 1979

Mr. Beef is a legendary Italian beef sandwich stand in Chicago's River North neighborhood, founded by Joe Zucchero in 1979. Known for its classic Italian beef sandwiches dipped in savory au jus and topped with giardiniera, the restaurant gained international fame as the inspiration for the FX/Hulu series The Bear, which more than doubled its business. Visit https://www.theoriginalmrbeef.com/ for more information.