Six Delis in One Day: Finding the Best Italian Sub in Chicago

[Photograph: The Paupered Chef]

Chicago-based Serious Eats contributorsNick KindelspergerandBlake RoyerofThe Paupered ChefandDaniel Zemansvisited six delis around the city in one day tofind the best Italian sub. They ratedJ. P. Graziano'snumber one: "All our subsequent subs were judged—and overshadowed—by this high standard." The subsequent subs were fromConte di Savoia, Freddy's, Scudiero's, Riviera Italian Imported Foods,andBari Foods.Even if you don't live in Chicago, it's worth checking outtheir postfor lovely photos, to increase your knowledge of Italian subs, and to see how much these guys packed away in five hours.

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