About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Italiano!
Aired 26 February 2012
Jeff's friend Paula from Danny's Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero.
2. Double Dose of Cozy
Aired 4 March 2012
Jeff's heading to the Palace Grill to get the scoop on a couple of classics from his friend George.
3. Deli Delights
Aired 11 March 2012
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.
4. Sweet and Yummy Dessert Sandwiches
Aired 18 March 2012
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.
5. Bring Home the Baking
Aired 25 March 2012
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.
6. Breakfast for Dinner
Aired 1 April 2012
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.
7. Springtime Sandwich Party
Aired 8 April 2012
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.
8. Classics with a Twist
Aired 15 April 2012
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.
9. Lean and Mean Sandwiches
Aired 22 April 2012
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.
10. Bigger, Better Burgers
Aired 29 April 2012
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.
11. Is That a Sandwich in your Pocket
Aired 6 May 2012
One of the reasons sandwiches are so popular is because they're so portable. And the pocket sandwich travels easiest of all.
12. Date Night Delights
Aired 13 May 2012
Being the Sandwich King is a full-time job, and doesn't always leave Jeff time for romantic moments with his wife, Sarah.
13. BBQ Bonanza
Aired 20 May 2012
You can't talk about Chicago barbecue without mentioning Russell's, and this iconic spot figures prominently in Jeff's food biography as well.