Thanks. I must have missed it then.Still there, still open.
As an aside, in my teenage years, the Putt-Putt that's there on North Main and the United Skates of America were my frequent date locals. There were really no restaurants there then- you had to go to Grape Road or McKinley.Thanks. I must have missed it then.
i was Glad to see them open a store in Fort Wayne . Never tried anything other then Chicago dog , fries and Onion rings when we go
I really like their Italian beef and their desserts. Hate the atmosphere. Hard, uncomfortable seating, loud, lots of commotion, horrible acoustics. Sort of frantic free-for-all at the pickup window.Portillo's is just OK food, often crowded and no longer is family owned. I am speaking of the locations in NW Indiana, Chicago area as far as quality. Most local hot dog/gyro type joints will match their quality at lower prices.
It started as a hot dog stand and now has extreme overhead in fancy buildings. When they build a new site they buy the land and then lease it back to a franchisee.
Some info:
How Portillo’s Became a Chicago Institution - QSR Magazine
Stop a longtime Chicagoan on the street and ask him or her where the nearest Portillo’s restaurant sits, and the likely reply will not only include directions to the nearest eatery, but also suggestions of a few menu items to try. Portillo’s is, after all, a Windy City treasure, a...www.qsrmagazine.com
Dick Portillo reflects on sale of eponymous restaurant chain
The Portillo's restaurant founder said a desire to add more units pushed him to act.www.chicagotribune.com
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When we would work out your direction we would always go to Zel's over Portillos for beef sandwiches. Haven't been to one in probably 5 years though.I really like their Italian beef and their desserts. Hate the atmosphere. Hard, uncomfortable seating, loud, lots of commotion, horrible acoustics. Sort of frantic free-for-all at the pickup window.
OMGIt was nice to see it open, I really like that place. Now if we could only get a White Castle.
I liken White Castle to Coor's beer. I remember when Coor's wasn't available east of the Mississippi and had friends that would drive to St. Louis just to bring home cases of Coor's. Oddly enough, Stroh's wasn't available out west and people out there thought it was great and would do the same to get it. In reality, both were pretty crappy beers.OMG
i would love White castle in Fort Wayne