
Sandwich King (2011)
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Jeff Mauro as Self - Host
Episodes 58
Italian Beef and Focaccianini
Craving a famous Chicago Italian Beef sandwich but don't have a deli slicer? Jeff Mauro has the perfect solution in his potroast-style Chicago Italian Beef, complete with sautéed sweet peppers and his own Hot Giardiniera.
Read MoreChicago Steakhouse and Greek Taco
Jeff Mauro satisfies his street food cravings with his homespun take on the gyro.
Read MoreBeer Battered Cod Sliders
Jeff Mauro serves up his favorite fish and chips meal ... on bread! He visits his favorite fish market for ocean-fresh cod, which he fries in a golden beer batter and serves on slider-sized parker house rolls with fresh and crunchy fennel slaw.
Read MoreSchnitzel Biscuit
Jeff Mauro takes a classic German chicken schnitzel dinner and re-imagines the meal served inside a flaky, homemade biscuit.
Read MoreChicken Vesuvio and Maxwell St. Polish
Jeff Mauro transforms a favorite Chicago entree, Chicken Vesuvio, into a hearty meal on a French roll, complete with flavorful pan sauce, pea and mushrooms, roasted potato wedges, and more!
Read MoreChicken Mole and Jiberito
Jeff Mauro goes Chicago-Latin with not one but two delicious sandwiches.
Read MoreDouble Dose of Cozy
Jeff's heading to the Palace Grill to get the scoop on a couple of classics from his friend George.
Read MoreDeli Delights
During Jeff's formative years as a Sandwich Prince, he worked at a deli working the meat slicer; his constant companions were corned beef, pastrami and lots of fresh rye bread.
Read MoreSweet and Yummy Dessert Sandwiches
Sandwiches can be a lot of things-but dessert?? Jeff definitely thinks so, and he heads to innovative pastry shop Sugar Fixe to prove it.
Read MoreBring Home the Baking
There's one thing all sandwiches have in common: bread. Whether white or wheat, roll or hero - good bread is essential for a good sandwich.
Read MoreBreakfast for Dinner
Jeff works the griddle getting Chef Marcello's secrets and heads home to break out his own version. Then he takes the day-for-night inspiration even further and makes a sandwich as delicious as it is audacious: fried chicken between a pair of waffles.
Read MoreSpringtime Sandwich Party
Jeff's first kitchen inspiration came at the knee of his father, Gus, proving once and for all that Sandwich Kings aren't made, they're born.
Read MoreClassics with a Twist
America is a land of sandwiches: We love the classics and can be fiercely protective of the way they're built. Jeff respects the great sandwiches too, but that doesn't mean he's not going to tinker from time to time.
Read MoreLean and Mean Sandwiches
Sandwiches usually get a bad rap as waistline enhancers, but Jeff's out to change that perception with a little help from friends Greg O'Neill and Ken Miller at Chicago sandwich shop Pastoral.
Read MoreBigger, Better Burgers
Burgers hold a very special place in the Sandwich King's foodie heart. Especially the way Jeff's friend Eddie makes them at his beloved lunch-only spot, Edzo's.
Read MoreIs That a Sandwich in your Pocket
One of the reasons sandwiches are so popular is because they're so portable. And the pocket sandwich travels easiest of all.
Read MoreDate Night Delights
Being the Sandwich King is a full-time job, and doesn't always leave Jeff time for romantic moments with his wife, Sarah.
Read MoreBBQ Bonanza
You can't talk about Chicago barbecue without mentioning Russell's, and this iconic spot figures prominently in Jeff's food biography as well.
Read MoreDeli in My Belly
Jeff puts together a sandwich of Manny's corned beef using two of his own homemade latkes as the bread.
Read MoreSay Cheese!
Jeff and his son Lorenzo head up to the Mars Cheese Castle in Wisconsin in search of the perfect cheese.
Read MoreFrom Italy with Love
Jeff Mauro stops in to see his friends at Conte de Savioa, in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy, to learn the secret of making fresh mozzarella and gain a few other insights for his Italian sandwich fest back home.
Read MoreHealthy: Fit for a King
On the search for healthy sandwiches, Jeff Mauro heads up to Graze restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin to pick up some techniques from a chef who makes the most colorful and craveable veggie burger on the planet.
Read MoreHot Diggity Dog
Jeff takes his new insight back home and whips his own version of the classic Gene and Jude's dog, complete with his own hand-cut fries, then adds a cheesy sauce to that classic Midwestern staple, the bratwurst.
Read MoreSandwich Fiesta
Yearly Mauro family trips to the sun and surf of coastal Mexico have left Jeff with a love of Mexican food.
Read MoreSweet Eats
Like a man on the hunt for Bigfoot, Jeff Mauro heads to Milwaukee in search of the legendary giant macaron. He finds it in its natural habitat, the pastry kitchen of Chef Andy Schneider at La Reve.
Read MoreTrick or Treat Eats
If there's one ghoul with a passion for the freaky fun, food and sweets of Halloween, it's Jeff Mauro. And the scary good times are only fueled by the costumed excitement of his young son, Lorenzo.
Read MoreMidwest Fish Fry
There's nothing quite like a flaky, golden, fried fish sandwich, so Jeff makes a trip to Madison, Wis., to get the goods from Chef Tami Lax at the Old Fashioned.
Read MoreThanksgiving Sandwiches
There's nothing like turkey day -- unless you're Jeff Mauro! Jeff's all about the day after Thanksgiving, and the wonderland of leftovers just begging to be made into sandwiches.
Read MoreDixie Delights
The po' boy is one of the greatest members of the sandwich pantheon, and Jeff Mauro knows exactly where to find the real deal in Chicago, so he heads to Poor Phil's to get up close and personal with their blackened catfish po' boy.
Read MoreBoogie Bites
Jeff Mauro heads up to Milwaukee to get learn the secrets of the gigantic party sub from the folks responsible for feeding barbecue and sandwiches to half the Wisconsin State Fair.
Read MoreHoliday Sandwiches
Most people associate the holidays with big roasts, but Jeff Mauro isn't most people.
Read MoreDiner Favorites
Inspired by Chicago's Moon Sandwich Shop, Jeff reinvents two diner classics.
Read MoreMangia! Mangia! Italiana!
Jeff's in culinary heaven today, when he brings together Italian food and sandwiches.
Read MoreGimme S'more
It's all about the sweeter side of sandwiches today: Jeff and Lorenzo stop by the Angel Food Bakery to whip up homemade graham crackers and marshmallows, which Jeff turns into Adult S'mores and Kiddie S'mores!
Read MoreAmazin' Asian
Jeff visits Saigon Sisters to discover the secrets of the Vietnamese classic banh mi, and mimics the salty and sweet flavors in his own Vietnamese Sub.
Read MoreMexican Fiesta
Jeff explores his favorite Mexican food in Chicago and with best friend and cousin, Joe, sets out to find the city's best burrito.
Read MoreDown Home Southern Sandwiches
Born and bred in Kentucky, Jeff's mother-in-law has Southern cooking in her bones, and she shows Jeff her master recipe for homemade biscuits, which Jeff uses as a jumping off point for some amazing twists on Southern classics for brunch.
Read MoreBreakfast King
Jeff "Sandwich King" Mauro visits Jeff "Breakfast King" Mauro at Chicago's JAM Restaurant and learns the techniques behind his famous French toast sandwich.
Read MoreIndulgent Bites
Jeff, along with his wife and siblings, revisit their beloved college town of Peoria, Ill., and Jeff takes on Schooner's famous 18-ounce pork tenderloin sandwich.
Read MoreBurgers Are Boss
The Mauro family pays a visit to their favorite neighborhood joint to sample their special all-beef bologna burger.
Read MoreTaste of the Southside
Jeff celebrates the South Side of Chicago by exploring its regional specialties. He visits Calabria Imports, which invented "The Freddie" -- the ultimate Southside sandwich
Read MoreChicago Street Food
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Comfort Food Classics
What could be more comforting than that old standby: the Sloppy Joe? Jeff remakes this classic in a healthier.
Read MoreGone Fishwiching
Jeff has never fished a day in his life, so he goes to Chicago's hottest seafood restaurant, Fish Bar, for his seafood sandwich fix.
Read MoreShawarma-rama
Jeff's starting off with a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich topped with a fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad and drizzled With Tahini Sauce.
Read MoreViva la Bomba
First up is a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, bomba style! Then, it's an Italian Sub like you've never seen, served with a chili oil for dipping.
Read MoreOoey Gooey Melts
First up on Jeff's ooey gooey menu is a Roasted Cauliflower Melt served with a Fresh Radish and Watercress Salad.
Read MoreGridiron Grub
Jeff prepares gridiron grub. On the menu: grilled summer sausage sliders topped with melted cheese and pickled fennel.
Read MoreSmoked Eats
Jeff's smoking out the kitchen today and starting off with a Smoked Tri-Tip smothered with Smoky and Whipped Cauliflower and then a Salmon Loxwich With Smoked Sea Salt Cream Cheese and Caramelized Onions.
Read MoreFrench Sandwiches
Jeff's spinning a Croque Monsieur with a funky Mornay Sauce two ways, a his and hers, but making Sarah's with roasted asparagus, sundried tomatoes and a poached egg.
Read MoreWreck on a Roll
Jeff's starting off his wreck on a roll menu with a smoky BBQ Rib Burger smothered in a pineapple chipotle barbecue sauce and serving it up on cheesy garlic bread.
Read MoreDessert Mashups
Jeff's kicking off his dessert mashup menu with Strawberry Waffles and Fresh Berry Gelato. Plus, Chunnel Cakes With Dulce de Leche Gelato.
Read MoreSpeakeasy Steak Sandwiches
Jeff starts with a Hanger Steak Sandwich topped with Bourbon Creamed Spinach.
Read MoreSky High Sandwiches
The first sky-high sandwich Jeff makes is a Buffalo Chicken Skyscraper topped with a zesty Blue Cheese Slaw and Crispy Onion Rings.
Read MoreCaribbean Vacation Sandwiches
No need to travel when Jeff's making a Jamaican feast at home! He's starting with a Jerk Chicken Sandwich topped With Mango Chutney and Fried Plantains.
Read MoreBrunchwiches
Jeff is starting off by making a Fried Egg and Oyster Sandwich served up with crispy pancetta on baked green tomatoes.
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