Sandwich King
Join Jeff at some of Chicago's best sandwich hot spots, then follow him into the kitchen, where he'll put his spin on signature creations.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
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Rating: 0.0
Season 1 - Sandwich King
2011-08-21
"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 saut\u00e9ed sweet peppers and his own Hot Giardiniera."
2011-08-28
"Jeff Mauro satisfies his street food cravings with his homespun take on the gyro."
2011-09-04
"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."
2011-09-11
"Jeff Mauro takes a classic German chicken schnitzel dinner and re-imagines the meal served inside a flaky, homemade biscuit."
2011-09-18
"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!"
2011-09-25
"Jeff Mauro goes Chicago-Latin with not one but two delicious sandwiches."
Season 2 - Sandwich King
2012-02-26
"Jeff's friend Paula from Danny's Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero."
2012-03-04
"Jeff's heading to the Palace Grill to get the scoop on a couple of classics from his friend George."
2012-03-11
"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."
2012-03-18
"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."
2012-03-25
"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."
2012-04-01
"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."
2012-04-08
"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."
2012-04-15
"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."
2012-04-22
"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."
2012-04-29
"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."
2012-05-06
"One of the reasons sandwiches are so popular is because they're so portable. And the pocket sandwich travels easiest of all."
2012-05-13
"Being the Sandwich King is a full-time job, and doesn't always leave Jeff time for romantic moments with his wife, Sarah."
2012-05-20
"You can't talk about Chicago barbecue without mentioning Russell's, and this iconic spot figures prominently in Jeff's food biography as well."
Season 3 - Sandwich King
2012-09-09
"Jeff puts together a sandwich of Manny's corned beef using two of his own homemade latkes as the bread."
2012-09-16
"Jeff and his son Lorenzo head up to the Mars Cheese Castle in Wisconsin in search of the perfect cheese."
2012-09-23
"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."
2012-09-30
"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."
2012-10-07
"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."
2012-10-14
"Yearly Mauro family trips to the sun and surf of coastal Mexico have left Jeff with a love of Mexican food."
2012-10-21
"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."
2012-10-31
"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."
2012-11-07
"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."
2012-11-14
"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."
2012-11-21
"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."
2012-11-28
"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."
2012-12-05
"Most people associate the holidays with big roasts, but Jeff Mauro isn't most people."
Season 4 - Sandwich King
2013-04-07
"Inspired by Chicago's Moon Sandwich Shop, Jeff reinvents two diner classics."
2013-04-14
"Jeff's in culinary heaven today, when he brings together Italian food and sandwiches."
2013-04-21
"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!"
2013-04-28
"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."
2013-05-05
"Jeff explores his favorite Mexican food in Chicago and with best friend and cousin, Joe, sets out to find the city's best burrito."
2013-05-12
"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."
2013-05-19
"Jeff \"Sandwich King\" Mauro visits Jeff \"Breakfast King\" Mauro at Chicago's JAM Restaurant and learns the techniques behind his famous French toast sandwich."
2013-05-26
"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."
2013-06-02
"The Mauro family pays a visit to their favorite neighborhood joint to sample their special all-beef bologna burger."
2013-06-09
"Jeff celebrates the South Side of Chicago by exploring its regional specialties. He visits Calabria Imports, which invented \"The Freddie\" -- the ultimate Southside sandwich"
2013-06-23
"What could be more comforting than that old standby: the Sloppy Joe? Jeff remakes this classic in a healthier."
2013-06-30
"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."
Season 5 - Sandwich King
2014-01-05
"Jeff's starting off with a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich topped with a fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad and drizzled With Tahini Sauce."
2014-01-12
"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."
2014-01-19
"First up on Jeff's ooey gooey menu is a Roasted Cauliflower Melt served with a Fresh Radish and Watercress Salad."
2014-01-26
"Jeff prepares gridiron grub. On the menu: grilled summer sausage sliders topped with melted cheese and pickled fennel."
2014-02-02
"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."
2014-02-09
"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."
2014-02-16
"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."
2014-02-23
"Jeff's kicking off his dessert mashup menu with Strawberry Waffles and Fresh Berry Gelato. Plus, Chunnel Cakes With Dulce de Leche Gelato."
2014-03-02
"Jeff starts with a Hanger Steak Sandwich topped with Bourbon Creamed Spinach."
2014-03-09
"The first sky-high sandwich Jeff makes is a Buffalo Chicken Skyscraper topped with a zesty Blue Cheese Slaw and Crispy Onion Rings."
2014-03-16
"Jeff goes hog wild with a Roasted Pork Sandwich With Piquillo Peppers and a side of Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo."
2014-03-23
"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."
2014-03-30
"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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