Little Chicago Approved? Closed

Little Chicago Deli has permanently closed.

Loose meat or tavern sandwiches will now have to be compared to the tavern sandwiches of a different restaurant. That restaurant will be selected soon. When it is the restaurant will be announced.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Billy Boy Drive Thru
Little Chicago Approved? Branding Iron Concessions
Little Chicago Approved? Latham Loose-meat's
Little Chicago Approved? B. S. A. Troop 184 Tavern Sandwiches

Little Chicago Approved? B. S. A. Troop 184 Tavern Sandwiches

The tavern sandwiches the B. S. A. 184 Boy Scout Troop made at their food stand during the 2017 Plymouth County Fair in no way meets the criteria or standard as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

This tavern sandwich is most certainly NOT Little Chicago approved.

The tavern sandwiches were made at the food stand the boy scout troop operates as a fund raiser for the Plymouth County Fair. Two tavern sandwiches were taste tested on July 27, 2017. One was consumed with condiments and one without.

Despite the good organization the money raised goes toward the tavern sandwiches are not very good. The meat had little to no spice flavor at all and was dry. There was barely the slight greasy flavor and texture that is supposed to blend well with the fat content in the meat. It looked and tasted like it was slightly burned.

The bun is much too large and was very dry. This same food stand also served hot dogs. The hot dog buns looked like they were soft and just the right size. Between the two tavern sandwiches consumed the one with the condiments was better because it actually had more flavor as a result of the pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard that was added.

If this organization is going to continue to make and sell tavern sandwiches they should read up on how they are supposed to be made or simply stop making and selling them.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Billy Boy Drive Thru
Little Chicago Approved? Branding Iron Concessions
Little Chicago Approved? Latham Loose-meat's

Little Chicago Approved? Latham Loose-meat's

The Latham Loose-meat's meets and exceeds all of the criteria as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

This loose-meat is definitely Little Chicago approved.

The loose-meat's are made by for the Latham Park Art in the Park festival every year. They are made with an excellent blend of spices and without condiments or toppings. Condiments and toppings are offered for the consumer to add to the loose-meat. The texture and moisture level is just as a loose-meat meat should be made. Only one loose-meat was consumed. Even with condiments and toppings being added the loose-meat had a excellentblend of flavor, spice and texture. The toppings enhanced the flavor and texture of the loose-meat.

These loose-meat's are available during events at Latham Park when the concession stand is set up.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Billy Boy Drive Thru
Little Chicago Approved? Branding Iron Concessions

Little Chicago Approved? Branding Iron Concessions

The Branding Iron Concessions tavern's meets and exceeds all of the criteria as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

This tavern is definitely Little Chicago approved.

The tavern's made by Branding Iron Concessions are made with an excellent blend of spices and without condiments or toppings. Condiments and toppings are offered for the consumer to add to the taverns. The texture and moisture level is just as a tavern meat should be made. Two taverns were consumed. One with onions and pickles and the other with no condiments or toppings. The toppings enhances the flavor and texture of the tavern and the other was just fine without condiments or toppings.

These taverns are available where ever Branding Iron Concessions is set up at certain events.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Billy Boy Drive Thru

Little Chicago Approved? Billy Boy Drive Thru

The Billy Boy Drive Thru loose meat meets and exceeds all of the criteria as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

This loose meat is definitely Little Chicago approved.

The Billy Boy loose meat is on a hot bun with pickles and mustard and with just enough pepper in the recipe to give it a good flavor but not overpower the taste of the meat. The consumer can add the ketchup to taste if they wish. During the taste test one was consumed. The meat has the distinctive taste and texture associated with tavern sandwiches.

These loose meats are served at Billy Boy Drive Thru in the Riverside neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern
Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern

Little Chicago Approved? Madonna Rose Cafe Tavern

The Madonna Rose Cafe tavern meets and exceeds all of the criteria as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

This tavern sandwich is definitely Little Chicago approved.

This tavern is served with pickles on the side and no ketchup or mustard. The consumer can add the pickle, ketchup and mustard to taste or not. During the taste test one was consumed with no toppings or condiments and the other with pickle and ketchup. Both were were equally good. The sandwich with the ketchup and pickle added enhance the already excellent flavor of the tavern meat. Part of the flavor of the tavern meat is it has fresh diced, sweet yellow onion cooked into it.

The taverns served at Madonna Rose Cafe in the Morningside neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information
Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern

Little Chicago Approved? Little Chicago Deli Tavern

The Little Chicago Deli tavern meets and exceeds all of the criteria as described here: How a Tavern Shall be Made

All future taste tested loose meat or tavern sandwiches shall be measured to those served at Little Chicago Deli in Sioux City, Iowa.

The taverns served at Little Chicago Deli in downtown Sioux City are excellent and are highly recommended.

Previous articles in the series:

Little Chicago Approved? Loose Meat Sandwich Restart

Little Chicago Approved? How a Tavern Shall be Made
Little Chicago Approved? History, Recipe, Information