Hot Sliced Beef Sandwich
 

Anybody know where we can get a good hot sliced beef sandwich...provolone cheese and au jus??? Where we lived in Cape Coral, FL they had a place that had a "chicago style beef" that fit the bill. In Philly we had Tavern hot beef sandwiches, usually sliced at the bar, with the provolone and au jus. Basically the same thing. My husband just mentioned that's one thing he misses here and had a hankering (?) for. Any ideas??

The closest thing there is around here that somewhat compares to Philly is what they call French dip. I think it was at McCallister's that I have had a decent one.

Excellent french dip at both City Fire restaurants.

If you want Italian beef and gravy, Publix carries Papa John's italian beef. It's precooked with plenty of gravy and you can heat up on the microwave. It's $8.99 for 15 oz but on sale quite often. Add your own cheese and bread and you are set to go.

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Thanks for the responses. French dip is a thinner cut beef, much like a cheese steak. This beef is sliced fairly thick and is usually served on a round kaiser roll. I can make it myself, certainly, but what fun would that be??:1rotfl:

The couple of times I've had the French dip sandwich at City Fire in Brownwood, the beef was definitely cut thicker. May not be exactly what you're trying to replace, but the sandwich was quite good.

OK, thanks. I'll suggest that to him!

Lighthouse in Lake Sumter has a great roast beef sandwich - just ask for au jus.

Derrells Diner in Pinellas plaza
 

One of my neighbors is from Pennsylvania and they just told us about a week ago that they have had the BEST Philly Cheesesteak they have ever had at Derrell's Diner next to Square 1 burgers in Pinellas. I personally have not had it but I will be trying it soon based on this recommendation from our neighbor. Hope this helps.

Well that's good to know!! Thanks! We'll head over there. Gotta love a good cheese steak!!

We'll second the Philly steak at Darrell's

You might give Cody's French Dip sandwich in LSL a try.

Had a very good sliced brisket on French bread with great au jus at Toojay's at Sumter Landing.

OKAY! we need a Chicago Style Roast Beef Sandwich shop! It's official!

There ya go.... :)

Chicago Beef
 

Mary and I just celebrated my 70th by flying to Chicago going to the Shedd the Art Museum and the Chinese artifact exhibition at the Field Museum. My birthday dinner at Portillos, consisting of Chicago Beefs and Chicago Dogs was the capper of a beautiful weekend. I agree we need a real Chicago Beef and Dog House.