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The freshest ingredients make all the difference
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN
We already know from its pizza reputation that Chicago chefs know their way around tomatoes and cheese , but there are other standout Italian dishes in the city ( which has the third-largest Italian population in the country after New York and Philly ). Locals rave about Monteverde ’ s fresh pastas and Oma ’ s Green Mountain Salad , which has seasonal ingredients and a tangy vegan buttermilk dressing .
For Italian sandwiches , J . P . Graziano Grocery & Sub Shop is as authentic as they come . The fourth-generation family business began as a wholesaler in the West Loop neighborhood 75 years ago and more recently transitioned to serving what locals agree are some of the best Italian sandwiches in the city . It helps that meat and cheeses are imported directly from Italy . Stop by for lunch and grab a classic “ Italian ” sub with hot capicola , genoa salami , hard salami , mortadella , provolone , tomato , lettuce and red wine vinegar with oregano . Perfezione !
Classic Italian Sub
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