LOS ANGELES — Chicagos juiciest icon just took a dip in Los Angeles and fans lined up fast to catch the beefy magic before it was gone.
Chicago’s famed sandwich journeyed to the West Coast as Mr. Beef collaborated with Uncle Paulie’s Deli and HexClad for a two-day pop-up called “HexClad Serves Up: Mr. Beef at Uncle Paulie’s Deli.”
Returning for its second installment, the event offered a genuine taste of the Windy City with Italian beef sandwiches, curated by Chris Zucchero, the owner of the celebrated Mr. Beef in Chicago.
This sandwich shop, famously the inspiration for “The Bear’s” Original Beef of Chicagoland, has become a must-visit for both fans of the series and sandwich enthusiasts.
The pop-up was a delicious double feature, hosted by Chicago native and “The Bear’s” culinary producer Courtney Storer, who brought a cool, nostalgic treat with her Cocos to Go-Go Homemade Italian Ice, alongside Uncle Paulie himself, co-founder and owner Paulie James.
“The best part about being from Chicago is learning all that hospitality, bringing it here to L.A.,” Storer said.
Fans lined up early to beat the crowds and snag a sandwich before the expected sell-out. They also had the chance to grab exclusive merch and enjoy a few surprises.
Actor Edwin Lee Gibson, who plays Ebrahim in “The Bear,” showed up to join the fun, serving Italian ice to those in line and snapping selfies with fans.
Meanwhile, Paulie James was just happy to see the community come together.
“It’s just great, we just want to bring everybody together, you know,” he said.
While “The Beef” may be gone for now, Uncle Paulies Deli is open year-round, serving gourmet sandwiches, salads, and sides.
Uncle Paulies Deli
8053 W 3rd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90048
unclepauliesdeli.com
