What an Italian Beef Sandwich Tastes Like to a Chicagoan Who Has Never Tasted One May 6, 2014 Part of being from Chicago means that you've eaten all the Chicago foods: deep dish pizza, hot dogs (no ketchup!), and Italian beef sandwiches. Can you be considered a true Chicagoan if you've never tried one of them? Guest blogger Robin talks about her first taste of an Italian beef sandwich!