Chef Ciccio is the latest concept from the kitchen of Mario Ferraro, a 2nd Generation Chicagoland Restauranteur.

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In 1935, after immigrating to Chicago from Italy, the first American generation of the Ferraro’s opened Ferraro Catering. In 1936 due to name confusion with a new competitor, the Ferraro’s renamed their business to Victoria Banquets and Catering.

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The Italian Beef Sandwich is said to have been commercialized in 1938…However, the Ferraro family had been serving this iconic Chicago food staple 3 years prior to the local origin story. Known for high quality and exceptional service, Victoria Banquets continued serving the Chicagoland industry for 75+ years. 

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The Chef Ciccio concept was founded as a specialty shop aimed at reintroducing Chicagoans, and the world, to the authentically delicious, original recipe sandwich…