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. Diner Favorites
Aired 7 April 2013
Inspired by Chicago's Moon Sandwich Shop, Jeff reinvents two diner classics.
2. Mangia! Mangia! Italiana!
Aired 14 April 2013
Jeff's in culinary heaven today, when he brings together Italian food and sandwiches.
3. Gimme S'more
Aired 21 April 2013
It's all about the sweeter side of sandwiches today: Jeff and Lorenzo stop by the Angel Food Bakery to whip up homemade graham crackers and marshmallows, which Jeff turns into Adult S'mores and Kiddie S'mores!
4. Amazin' Asian
Aired 28 April 2013
Jeff visits Saigon Sisters to discover the secrets of the Vietnamese classic banh mi, and mimics the salty and sweet flavors in his own Vietnamese Sub.
5. Mexican Fiesta
Aired 5 May 2013
Jeff explores his favorite Mexican food in Chicago and with best friend and cousin, Joe, sets out to find the city's best burrito.
6. Down Home Southern Sandwiches
Aired 12 May 2013
Born and bred in Kentucky, Jeff's mother-in-law has Southern cooking in her bones, and she shows Jeff her master recipe for homemade biscuits, which Jeff uses as a jumping off point for some amazing twists on Southern classics for brunch.
7. Breakfast King
Aired 19 May 2013
Jeff "Sandwich King" Mauro visits Jeff "Breakfast King" Mauro at Chicago's JAM Restaurant and learns the techniques behind his famous French toast sandwich.
8. Indulgent Bites
Aired 26 May 2013 • 30 min
Jeff, along with his wife and siblings, revisit their beloved college town of Peoria, Ill., and Jeff takes on Schooner's famous 18-ounce pork tenderloin sandwich.
9. Burgers Are Boss
Aired 2 June 2013 • 30 min
The Mauro family pays a visit to their favorite neighborhood joint to sample their special all-beef bologna burger.
10. Taste of the Southside
Aired 9 June 2013
Jeff celebrates the South Side of Chicago by exploring its regional specialties. He visits Calabria Imports, which invented "The Freddie" -- the ultimate Southside sandwich
11. Chicago Street Food
Aired 16 June 2013
12. Comfort Food Classics
Aired 23 June 2013
What could be more comforting than that old standby: the Sloppy Joe? Jeff remakes this classic in a healthier.
13. Gone Fishwiching
Aired 30 June 2013
Jeff has never fished a day in his life, so he goes to Chicago's hottest seafood restaurant, Fish Bar, for his seafood sandwich fix.