It sucks now. Replaced by TH-cam entirely IMO. I can watch cooking, food, and wine shows from around the world on my schedule now. I used to love Food Network, even when it was called TV Food Network!
growing up in Elmwood Park ILL 50s-60s we always went to Johnnies on north ave. for italian beefs, and being Catholic we couldn't eat meat on Fridays, so they offered pepper and egg sandwiches. i'm retired in Az. now, so we go to Portillos for italian beefs, Maxwell Str. Polish, and Vienna Beef hot dogs...
I don't know about that. They're both awesome, but different. A good philly uses better quality beef. The bread on an Italian beef is way better though. I wouldn't turn down either one and make them both fairly frequently.
@@DarkMatterX1 I love Philly Cheesesteak. Even had the best, Dalessandro's. It is delicious don’t get me wrong. But I don’t see how a thin cut ribeye cooked on a griddle with onions and cheese can compare to these majestic looking 4 hour slow roasted, heavily seasoned roasts with the gravy and peppers. I'd have to try it to truly compare.
I agree, I grew up in Philly too. The Italian beef has a more complex flavor and the wet texture is unique. A good version of a cheesesteak in Philly will have better texture though but I find the Chicago sandwich more complex with the flavor dimensions
Sure, Al's is an experience. You gotta go at least once, your bucket list. As for Seasonings. Al's throws the Kitchen Sink in there. Many can be left out. Italian Beef has 4 basic Seasonings, Salt-Pepper-Garlic-Oregano. You can add more, but be careful. One Seasoning Chris Pacelli briefly touches upon in this vid, Paprika. And yeah, such is a superb seasoning that crosses into many cultural cuisines besides Hungarian. Might explain why some Beef Sammys have juice that is slightly reddish?
Back when food network was about food not competition ..
I agree completely !
It sucks now. Replaced by TH-cam entirely IMO. I can watch cooking, food, and wine shows from around the world on my schedule now. I used to love Food Network, even when it was called TV Food Network!
instablaster.
@@grahamkameron3248 ?
AMEN TO THAT !!!!😊
growing up in Elmwood Park ILL 50s-60s we always went to Johnnies on north ave. for italian beefs, and being Catholic we couldn't eat meat on Fridays, so they offered pepper and egg sandwiches. i'm retired in Az. now, so we go to Portillos for italian beefs, Maxwell Str. Polish, and Vienna Beef hot dogs...
Hello from Texas I miss Italian beef. I love Chicago. Little Italy used to live over there on Taylor Street. Can't wait to return same day.
well, at least ya'll have some very good beef places [brisket etc, there in the mean time.
2024 Portillo's Hot Dogs & Italian Beefs are Now in TEXAS with Locations 5 in DFW & Soon 2 in Houston. Come & Get It!. (smile)
Chicago always has the best food
I'm just gonna go ahead and strongly disagree with you.
@@DarkMatterX1 sure lol
@@og6340
Ayyyyyy, city rivalries are forevah
@@DarkMatterX1 yeah I bet
Word...
An Italian Beef sandwich shop should be required every 100 miles in the Constitution.
"trow da whole ting in dere" = you know it's going to be great.
Als beef will forever be the best! Slowly trying to figure out them spices!
Mr Beef is the best in Chicago!!
Al looks the same age now as what he did back in 92
Or February 2006, when this episode really aired.
Food of the gods
Still miss the music video days
He uses that same fork today to scoop the meat up.
Gotta get it with the sweet pepper.
Anybody else expect George Wendt to walk outta nowhere at any minute?
Anyone get this recommended after watching ethan chlebowski?
Just about to comment this, haha
Way better than a philly cheese steak! That’s for sure
I don't know about that. They're both awesome, but different. A good philly uses better quality beef. The bread on an Italian beef is way better though. I wouldn't turn down either one and make them both fairly frequently.
@@DarkMatterX1 I love Philly Cheesesteak. Even had the best, Dalessandro's. It is delicious don’t get me wrong. But I don’t see how a thin cut ribeye cooked on a griddle with onions and cheese can compare to these majestic looking 4 hour slow roasted, heavily seasoned roasts with the gravy and peppers. I'd have to try it to truly compare.
I agree, I grew up in Philly too. The Italian beef has a more complex flavor and the wet texture is unique. A good version of a cheesesteak in Philly will have better texture though but I find the Chicago sandwich more complex with the flavor dimensions
before Bobby had a clothing budget
The food network didn’t launch until thanksgiving 1993, “food nation”didn’t premiere until 2000..why is 1992 in the caption?
It was actually 2006 when this was taped
Clickbait
@@slixqkrowd4669 That would explain a bit. I was thinking "Jesus, Chris had snowy white hair even back then? Was he born old or something?"
THAT is the beef.
Johnnie’s in Elmwood Park is the best
Agreed
Yep.
Back before Bobby started F ing with his eye brows.
Back in the day Scalia's had the best in Chicago
My brother in law is friends with Chris aka Bonezy.
Any beef secrets ya can share? Tastes like cinnamon or something
Can’t have a beef without hitting Mario’s across the street
I take Novis beef in Berwyn over most places plus Freddy's in Cicero has a good beef as well
Just ate Novi's the other day on Ogden, they do have some good beefs , I thought it was way better than Al's in Wrigleyille.
Cloves
THE GUY REMINDS OF "FRANKIE" FROM THE GODFATHER 2
Food Nation didn't start until 2000
Are you share Steph?
April 19th 1993 so says Wikipedia
This episode actually aired in February 2006.
Sure, Al's is an experience. You gotta go at least once, your bucket list. As for Seasonings. Al's throws the Kitchen Sink in there. Many can be left out. Italian Beef has 4 basic Seasonings, Salt-Pepper-Garlic-Oregano. You can add more, but be careful. One Seasoning Chris Pacelli briefly touches upon in this vid, Paprika. And yeah, such is a superb seasoning that crosses into many cultural cuisines besides Hungarian. Might explain why some Beef Sammys have juice that is slightly reddish?
Overhyped and overpriced it’s ok not great definitely not the best Italian beef in this City
you probably order hotdog with ketchup dont ya
Tonys hands down
I've had Al's beef, the gardiner is all celery, it's gross
giardiniera*
@@alsitalianbeef956 still all celery, no matter how you spell it, still gross
@@alsitalianbeef956 I went to the location in Wrigleyville in Dec 15'. Best sandwich I ever had in my life
couldn't disagree more
Garlic is too pungent. So we load it up with cinnamon.
Exactly. I wanted to like Al's. But that cinnamon/nutmeg taste has to go.
Al’s is nasty
holy fucking clickbait batman
Al's Beef Run it best ever