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| - I went to Luke's for the first time last evening, and I am kicking myself for not having gone sooner. Just a couple of blocks from my house, I must have driven by this gem a thousand of times in the last four years, OHH!. During my short wait, I really got the Chicago thing, just standing there soaking in all of the memorabilia, a photo of a young handsome Ditka with perfect hair, the city skyline, actual metal municipal signage, White Sox this, Cubbies that. They really hit the mark here, and I don't even like Chicago (Go Orioles!). When it is your turn to order, you better spit it out, no hemming and haawing, this is like a real city in here, time is a premium, and the people behind you in line and the guy taking your order won't appreciate that drawn out, indecisive manner that is so prevalent in Phoenix and Denver. I ordered an Italian Beef sandwich plain, this was the acid test, kind of like ordering fish and chips in an English or Irish pub. I also ordered a Beef and sausage Combo with hot peppers and provolone. A large order of fries and two sides of complimentary "gravy' to go with the sandwiches. The gravy is actually an au jus, and it is so delicious. I recommend getting it in a container, and not poured all over the sandwich, especially if it is a to-go order. The hot peppers are pretty hot, I think they were raw jalepenos, so no need to elaborate. The plain beef sandwich was such a pleasant surprise, the bread was fresh and soft, the meat was juicy, flavorful and plentiful. It is good all by itself and even better when dipped in the gravy. The Combo beef and sausage with cheese and hot peppers was also fantastic. I love Italian sausage and though this was not the absolute best I've ever tasted, I really appreciated that it did not have an overpowering fennel seed flavor. The fries are fat crinkle cut and they were served very hot, crispy, and light golden in color. Fries can be such a disappointment if undercooked, so if you like them well done and browner than gold, you might want to pass. I love Luke's, and i hope they will be in my neighborhood for a very long time.
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