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| - Wilensky's has been around since '32 and was opened up by Moe Wilensky. Originally located on St. Urbain and Fairmount, the restaurant has been at its current location since '52. It's currently run by the wife, Ruth, and her children, Asher and Sharon. The hubs and I came here and we were surprised at how it seemed as if we traveled back in time. There was only counter seating, so we just made ourselves comfortable on the stools. They are famous for their 'Special,' which is grilled beef salami and grilled beef bologna, topped with mustard, all set on a kaiser roll, which is then pressed flat on the grill - you can have a side of sweet or sour pickles (I recommend the sour) - it was a lovely combination! The sandwich itself isn't greasy at all, but just crispy from being pressed; the beef salami and the bologna were meaty and tasty, and I loved the simplicity of them only being topped with mustard. I also had to get their hand-mixed soda, so I got their special cherry soda - it was delicious! Ms. Sharon was super sweet and was super informative, and she had a great sense of humor. The place has been featured on magazines and on food shows, but the fame doesn't seem to faze them at all (there was even a local newspaper photographer who was there, just taking pictures). Definitely a cute little gem to check out :D
+the Wilensky 'Special'
+sour pickles
+handmixed cherry soda
+ask for Ms. Sharon :D
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