I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. And while I have lived in the suburbs for the majority of my life, I still consider myself a Chicagoan. This is especially true when it comes to ...

If you want to pull off an Italian beef sandwich just like Carmy and the gang on "The Bear," there's one essential condiment to pull it off. On top of that tender beef and between the crusty hoagie ...

Adam Kessel wasn’t all that far from Chicago, but when he tried to order giardiniera on his sandwich at a sandwich shop in Valparaiso, Ind., the server had no idea what he was talking about. “You’ll ...

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From the deep-dish-versus-tavern-style debate to the fierceness of defending ketchup-less hot dogs, Chicagoans have feelings about food. Is it giardiniera that unites us? Reset hears the case for why ...

Giardiniera is an Italian relish made of pickled vegetables. It’s really popular in Chicago — popular enough that some jarred brands are referred to as “Chicago-style giardiniera,” which typically ...

It's crunchy and tangy with a slightly spicy kick -- giardiniera is the versatile pickled vegetable topping that your Italian sub needs. It brings a surprising twist to salads and flatbreads, and it's ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...