Re:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (mar52)
Great, now I have to put Al's on my list.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (sizz)
who will make the hot-dog that will be served in the new San Jose restaurant? ....anyone know?
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
Haha--looking at Al's Web page, it should probably be #15 or something, since they have so many in Illinois already. They're also building one in Las Vegas. (Sigh...everybody is...) Good question...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ann peeples)
Al's is good, Mar. Hope you like it. Beats Portillo's by a mile.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ann peeples)
If you want to try their guardiniera, get it on the side.I always ask for extra au jus, as well.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (kland01s)
ann peeples Al's is good, Mar. Hope you like it. Beats Portillo's by a mile. Them's fighting words, Ann! I started going to Portillo's original location when a Villa Park cop friend directed me there...
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Re:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (MetroplexJim)
This "Italian Beef Chicago-thing": I've seen it featured by Richman, Fieri, "Food Wars", and even Bourdain; my mouth waters each time. I'm sure it will be coming to the Metroplex soon. Everything...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ann peeples)
I find Portillo's the worst of all. Just my opinion!
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (carolina bob)
Can't agree with you about Portillo's, Ann. Their Italian beef is one of my favorites, topped only by Al's and Mr. Beef. Surprisingly, there's some really great beefs to be found outside of the...
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Re:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (FoodLover2012)
Vienna beef is the company that will be handling the hot dogs, italian sausage, etc. Seen a reply about the same question on their sj fb page. But i lived in Chicago for 15 years and moved to sj in...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (FoodLover2012)
i almost forgot... The als cheese fries.... omg
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ann peeples)
I guess I kind of mis stated - compared to Al's and Mr. Beef, I find Portillo's average at best. Bob ad I were disappointed the last couple of times. And yes, Bob, I too had the Italian beef sandwich...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
No comments on Johnnie's? I went to the one in Elmwood Park this past Spring and loved it. (Had it dipped with sweet peppers.)
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (Jim2903)
Gotta line up with the Portillo's fans on this one. Al's beef is good, but I don't like their hot giardiniera. There's no hot peppers in it -- it's just a bunch of celery with some crushed red.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ann peeples)
Oh, I agree, Jim. Portillos giardiniera is top notch. My opinion is their was beef rubbery. Perhaps a location situation? Possibly the beef was kept too long?( In my neck of the woods, food should...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (Jim2903)
ann peeplesOh, I agree, Jim. Portillos giardiniera is top notch. My opinion is their was beef rubbery. Perhaps a location situation? Possibly the beef was kept too long?( In my neck of the woods,...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (Wintahaba)
In the Naperville area it was always Portillo's vs Buona Beef. My wife's workplace preferred Buona....I liked them both, but we usually went to the Fox River mall area Portillo's. Never had a bad...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (bigd)
Al's doesn't have a consistent record handling their franchisees. Hopefully, the SD location will get it right. I assume SD has been chosen because there have always been a fair amount of Chicago...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (1bbqboy)
SD's about 500 miles away from SJ.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (Bonk)
Whoa? I just looked at their locations and saw there's one in Scottsdale. That's awesome! I guess I know the first place I'm eating at next time I head to Phoenix.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
Latest news is that their build-out is 96% complete, and they've done well on hiring employees. As I get updates I'll keep you posted!
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
Ha!!! Four months later they've FINALLY gotten all of their permits! What an ordeal. They're now hiring new staff and will begin training shortly. They still don't have an opening date yet, but...
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Re:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (Dogs_On_The_Run)
I did a YELP and read all the raves on Al's Italian beef sandwiches. I think I was more intrigued by how your suppose to eat them. LOL see below: Put your sandwich on the counter and stand in front of...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (myterry2)
Hope they make it...lots have tried and failed. Good luck.
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
DTRAngel: Yelp is an interesting source of info, for sure, but it doesn't always accurately reflect quality--only the opinions of our demographic. Clearly this type of sandwich is not well understood...
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (ynotryme)
http://www.jimmysfoodstore.com/index.php you can get one in dallas
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Re:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (love2bake)
Looks good, but if I went there I'd be after those Italian deli meats, instead. " /> Nice to know about that place!
View ArticleRe:Al's #1 Italian Beef coming to San Jose, CA (kland01s)
DT, I doesn't sound like you had a true Chicago Italian beef. I don't know what pureed beef and oil is. Any beef from anywhere I know in Chicago is sliced and dipped in au jus. Yes, it can be messy...
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