Extra information on this week's show

Extra Info on 190 North's June 5, 2005 Show    
 
  190 North Airs Sundays at 10:35 p.m. on ABC7  
Extra Information on Italian Beef & Hot Dogs
The Italian beef and the hot dog are definitely two foods that are synonymous with Chicago! Now, while there are plenty of spots to order these two classics, there are only a few places that serve them up the old fashioned way. Michelle checked out two Chicago mainstays, Al's #1 Italian Beef & the Superdawg Drive-In.

For more information:

Al's #1 Italian Beef
1079 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-4017
www.alscatering.com

Superdawg
6363 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
www.superdawg.com

Johnnie's Beef
7500 West North Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6000

Carm's Beef & Snack Shop
1057 West Polk Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 738-1046

Mr. Beef
666 North Orleans Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-8500

Luke's Italian Beef
215 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 939-4204

Fluky's
6821 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 274-3652

Byron's Hot Dog Haus
1017 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-7474

Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand
2720 River Road
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 452-7634

The Wiener's Circle
2622 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-7444
Extra Information on Pizza & Burgers
Lou Canellis takes on the finer end of cuisine-burgers and pizza! Lou enjoys the "cheezborgers" at the world-famous Billy Goat Tavern and dives into the Chicago deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno!


For more information:

Billy Goat Tavern
430 North Lower Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-1525

Pizzeria Uno
29 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-1000
www.pizzeriauno.com
Extra Information on Cookies & Candies

Doug Banks satisfied his sweet tooth at a couple of 'sweet' Chicago staples! Doug checked out the Maurice Lenell cookie factory where they have been baking cookies since 1937! And, he took a look at Margies Candies where they have been dishing out the best homemade ice cream, chocolates, and candies in Chicago since 1921!

For more information:

Maurice Lenell Cookies
4474 North Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
(708) 456-6500
www.lenell.com

Margie's Candies
1960 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-1035
www.margiescandies.com
Extra Information on Jay's Potato Chips
Since 1927, this Chicago-based company has been a potato chip pioneer! Jay's may've begun with just the 'original' chip but their product line now includes more than 20 different varieties. They're distributed throughout the Midwest-in fact, this hometown favorite is even a selection in 'the chip of the month' club! Janet got a behind-the-scenes tour of the South Chicago plant where the chips are made.

For more information:
Jay's Potato Chips
825 East 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 731-8400
www.jaysfoods.com
Extra Information on Chicago Matadors
The city's 'biggest' new sensation, the Chicago Matadors hung out with Janet this week in our 190 North studios! These 14 hefty fans bring a new twist to game entertainment at selected Chicago Bulls games!

For more information:
Chicago Matadors
(312) 455-4000
www.nba.com/bulls/news/matadors_030919.html
(includes a "sexy" photo of these hunks!)