![]() ![]() Options include bresaola (cured filet mignon), Oldani salami and plenty of Boar’s Head varieties. Each one starts with Italian bread picked up daily from Addeo’s Bakery in the Bronx, which is then piled high with classic deli meats. The selection of panini alone takes up nearly an entire page of the menu, with more than 20 different ways to fill the grilled sandwiches. The pair have since expanded their operation into three locations to keep up with local demand for Gaetano’s mix of Italian grocery items (including housemade mozzarella) and stuffed breads crammed with pepperoni and cheese, eggplant parm and the like. Guy Catalano and Milanno Ukehaxhaj worked together at the famous Mike’s Deli on Arthur Avenue before bringing their own Italian-style delicatessen to Stratford, Connecticut, more than two decades ago. It was there that the owners of Gaetano’s Deli got their start. Facebook Twitter Instagram is just ONE stop in my A Fall Bucket List for McHenry Illinois book! It’s worth a visit – but come hungry.Here’s a NYC insider tip: Manhattan’s Little Italy may draw the tourists, but locals head instead to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.Got kids? Save money with the Chicago CityPASS, Child, ages 3-11Īndy and Tyler would like to open another Epic Deli, while they have it in the back of their minds they intend to keep adding to the menu for their great followers and fan base. If you choose a candy bar, Twinkie, or Oreo to be deep-fried your deep-fried sweet treat will sit atop a scoop of vanilla ice cream and will not disappoint. Oreo’s, Twinkie’s, and assorted candy bars can also be deep-fried. Located at the top of Dercum Mountain, stop in to warm up and grab lunch daily throughout the season or Dinner during night skiing operations. Isn’t everything better with batter? You can even try the deep-fried Kool-Aid. Desserts like the deep-fried s’mores sandwich and deep-fried Nutella and banana. The sweet treats were featured on WGN’s program “Chicago’s best”. Tilly and the Wall and Hell’s Kitchen finalist have created sandwiches that were offered as a special.ĭesserts like deep-fried candy bars, cheesecakes, and parfaits has had their time on TV. ![]() Some of the creations are offered for a limited time and others make it to the everyday menu. While the plate presentation was lacking, and we were sad to see the use of so much styrofoam in today’s eco-friendly culture, the food was very tasty. It was a surprisingly tasty treat and beyond generous portion. We chose the hand cut fries as a base instead of the waffle fries. We split a side of Gyro Fries – fries with chopped fried gyro meat, tziki sauce, feta cheese, and Greek salsa. Miss Sarah picked a Frito Dog – a hot dog with chili, cheese, Fritos and onions – but left the onions off. ![]() We tried the Hulk Hoagie – a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and a side of cheddar pasta. The Drunken dog is a beef hot dog battered in pbr beer batter then fried (yes, fried!) Epic Deli tips The Drunken Dog with chili, onions, nacho cheese and serve it on a pretzel bun. Hot dogs are also available, give “The Drunken Dog” a try. There is a panini known as “The Wookie Foot”, pepper jack, sliced turkey, avocado, red onion, giardinara, and chipotle mayo grace this yummy panini. Clay’s sub features turkey, pastrami, pepper jack cheese, capicola, artichoke, banana pepper, roast beef, hummus, and dijon mustard. The Dude sub is the idea from Clay Guida who is the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial artist. Two of the paninis got their start with an idea from a member of The Plain White T’s. The Dorito-wich is filled with ham, provolone, cheddar cheese lettuce, mayo, tomatoes, and Doritos of course. Save money now with the Chicago CityPASS, Adult, ages 12+ Andy brought along his homemade desserts to Epic Deli, and the rest is history. Northwest Herald readers name Epic deli the best deli in McHenry County. They like to take ingredients that are usual and everyday then add their unusual epic twist. Andy said Tyler and himself try to push the creativity of sandwiches to the point of epic-ness. Their simple and basic sandwiches are usually down played by the crazier sandwiches. OK, I am sure he does more than that….but can appreciate some of the cinema inspired sandwich titles.Īndy and Tyler have grown a following throughout the years, their following trusts them enough to give their quirky menu items a try, when they might not try the same things if at other restaurants. Tyler who is a movie junkie named the menu items. Andy who has a background in fine dining is the mind behind the menu. Andy and Tyler Wildey are the brothers and co owners who created Epic Deli. ![]()
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