"It's a nearly perfect Italian sandwich." [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger] Bari Foods 1120 W Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60622 (map) The Short Order: Perfectly proportioned Italian sub with spicy giardiniera Want Fries with That? Nope. Just pick up some chips on your way to the checkout Want Ketchup? No, but definitely stock up with a jar of their homemade spicy giardiniera I went to Bari in search of an Italian sub that didn't suck. It should be a simple creation, a humble combination of cured Italian meats and a few vegetables, but I'm astonished how many bad ones I've had in Chicago. Either they stuff too much meat in or too many bland, watery vegetables. The ingredients start to weigh down...
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