• Lincoln Journal Star
• Feb 20, 2023

Lincoln Journal Star –

My cmnt: When I was in Chicago for SAP classes in the 1990s I went to a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant near the hotel I was staying and had a legendary and authentic Chicago meat sandwich (pictured above – far right) hot out of a huge witch’s cauldron-looking pot. The guy behind the counter (who sounded like Stallone in Rocky) then added whichever veggies I wanted. Greatest sandwich I ever had. The second greatest sandwich I had the pleasure of consuming was from the Wall Street Deli in Tower City Mall’s food court in downtown Cleveland (also for an SAP class). I was staying in the twin towers next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so I could walk there. I picked whichever meats I wanted and how much of each (pastrami, corned beef, Capicola, pepperoni, and salami, roast beef), which he freshly sliced, provolone cheese, and veggies with vinegar and oil and seasonings.

In-N-Out

A west-coast burger phenomenon, In-N-Out has gained national attention online for its not-so-secret secret menu and commitment to freshness. Even former California Governor and occasional action-star Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fan.STEPHAN SAVOIA

Giordano’s Pizzeria

While it may be coming to Omaha soon, Journal Star readers repeatedly asked for Giordano’s Chicago-style pizza to be offered in Lincoln as well. AP photo

Shake Shack

Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, the company says. The restaurant serves burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.Shake Shack Facebook page

Joe’s Crab Shack

Lincoln diners want more seafood options and Joe’s Crab Shack might be just the solution with a menu filled with variations on crab and other New England favorites.Courtesy photo