[Battlebasset]

This is excellent news. For my tastebuds. Not my waistline.

I've eaten at the one in Orlando a couple of times. Pretty much like I remember from Chicago. Not a huge Italian Beef fan, but the Maxwell Polish makes up for it. Be good to try some other things from there as well.

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by mermaids

I grew up in Villa Park, where he started with the original Portillo's little trailer. They have the best Italian beef sandwiches and awesome lemon cake. Excited for them to open one here!

Addison checking in… I remember going there after Mom shopped at Big R & Topps… missing those days

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by Robbb

Is Carvel still in business, that was a go to place in the 60's in Hicksville.

We had a Carvel about a mile from our house on Long Island.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by baustgen

Been to both. Portillo's is the king of fast food restaurants. From McDonald's to Beef O'Brady's won't know what hit them.

I can’t get excited for a fast food hot dog place, generally the only place I eat hotdogs is home and they are Kayems in casings or at ball parks. Also since when is Beef O’Brady’s a fast food restaurant, I thought is was a sit down restaurant with a bar. I have never eaten at one as I can’t get past the name.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Never heard of them…if they come from somewhere west of the Hudson River..they cant be good.

You are SO wrong!

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Addison checking in… I remember going there after Mom shopped at Big R & Topps… missing those days

I grew up in VP, too! Went to the little wagon on St. Charles just west of Rte. 83.

[Bilyclub]

Addison and Villa Park were the main destinations of the people moving out our Chicago neighborhood in the 70's.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Great. Another Italian restaurant!

Another Italian style restaurant with great fast food but better. Unfortunately over on US 27/441 which is already a “crowded space” and far from the newer areas of The Villages.

[Chi-Town]

The Portillo's opening here is about the same size as the one in Kissimmee. For people new to Portillo's this should be a good intro.

https://youtu.be/IUazcJX7TCA

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by ltjd3104

If only we'd get a Carvel!

Culver's custard beats Carvel any day, any time anywhere. I highly recommend their Midnight Toffee flavor of the day. It is my absolute favorite. Coming in a very close second is Culver's Andes Mint Avalanche. YUM!!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Robbb

Is Carvel still in business, that was a go to place in the 60's in Hicksville.

Did you ever go to the club "The Tiger's Tail" in Hicksville?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by RICH1

It’s AWESOME ! Hot Dogs, Beefs , the works…. I grew up on Portillos.

Do you think it's the same since Dick franchised ? Been to a couple south of us, boy it's not like the old place downtown... cake seems fairly similar, but pasta sure isn't !

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What does the driving time to Clermont have to do with restaurant opening in Lady Lake?

Yes, that is really PUZZLING ???? Think they are thinking of driving to the one down on Palm Park way not far from Disney Lake Buena Vista area ????

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Susan1717

Portillo is the best! Best chicago roast beef! Took my kids there after every sporting event all through school! It’s a little big piece of chicago!!

So how about a Garrett's so we can get some really good Chicago mix popcorn... fresh made ! Yes !

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Foxtrot

Just what we need, another fast food chain. Sheesh!

Absolutely agree we can always use more fast food places, some people are from areas where their favorites are not available here ! However, VERY surprised that you consider Portillos a "fast food" restaurant ! Maybe WAY WAY WAY back when Dick started with just that hot dog "stand", but we've always gone to Portillos more as a family sit down restaurant, family atmosphere place. Frankly we have quite a few "fast food" places, but, the more the better I guess, nothing like having the favorites of a wide range of people.