Where to find Chicago-style Italian beef in D.C.
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The Chicago beef special at Beresovsky's. Photo: courtesy of Beresovsky's
Yes, chef: We're craving Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches now that FX's "The Bear" is back.
Why it matters: Who doesn't love jus-simmered beef and melty cheese topped with tangy giardiniera?
Where to go: The sandwiches aren't super common in D.C. but we have options.
What's new: A special sandwich collab by Cucina Morini chef Matt Adler at Beresovsky's Deli in Navy Yard and a Dupont Circle pop-up.
- The sandwich, available through July, stands out for its garlic butter bun stuffed with roast beef and spicy giardiniera, plus a side of jus for dunking.
Also new: Pop-up Ampersandwich at Shilling Canning Company in Navy Yard is running a "Bear" sandwich special through July 25 with lots of fitting chef-y touches: wood-fired beef doused in au jus with the chef's own giardiniera on a house-made hoagie.
- It's available during lunchtime, on the bar menu and weekday happy hour (5-7pm).
More sandwiches!
🍕 Ivy and Coney: The dive-y Shaw bar does the beef two ways: a classic sandwich (dry, wet, or dipped in jus), or an "Italian beef-za" that's basically a Detroit pie with Italian beef toppings.
🥩 Stachowski's: Georgetown's butcher makes mammoth sandwiches like this one with hot roast beef, provolone, hot and sweet peppers, and jus for dunking.
🇺🇲 Bub and Pop's: Chef Jon Taub is bringing back a version of "The Real Obama" at his shop near Dupont Circle as a special in July (check Insta or Facebook for availability). The new combo includes herb-crusted roast beef with homemade giardiniera, provolone picante and veal jus on a sesame-polenta roll.
🇮🇹 Gemelli's: The Italian market in Gaithersburg is worth the trip for toasty subs like the Manzo with hot beef, melted provolone, giardiniera, and demi-glace.