Buona Italian Beef and Rainbow Cone is NOW OPEN In Loves Park

Nobody does Italian beef better than Illinois. One of Chicago's top beef sandwich shops, along with one of Illinois' oldest ice cream shops is now open in Loves Park.

One of the fastest-growing areas in the Rock River Valley just grew again and in a couple of very delicious ways.

Chicago's Best Italian Beef Has Arrived in Loves Park

The East Riverside Boulevard corridor is growing again, this time, two legendary Chicago brands, Buona Beef and Original Rainbow Cone, have joined together for one unforgettable Italian beef and ice cream dinner at 7350 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park.

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Buona Beef

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Don't just get your beef dipped, get it BAPTIZED! Trust me, there's a big difference in Buona's beef that you'll taste right away.

You asked for it juicy, so here's a fully BAPTIZED ITALIAN BEEF

History of Buona Beef

Joe and Peggy Buonavolanto opened their first restaurant location in 1981 in Berwyn, the suburban city close to the start of historic Route 66. The success of that original Buona Beef location led to more than 25 locations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

There's your dinner, now for your dessert?

Original Rainbow Cone

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History of Original Rainbow Cone

Another family-owned business, Original Rainbow Cone has been around for almost 100 years. Joseph and Katherine Sapp opened the first Rainbow Cone stand in 1926 in Chicago. One of their original creations is the Rainbow Cone, for those (like the Sapp's) who couldn't decide on what flavor to get, so why not 5 different flavors:

• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Pistachio
• Orange sherbet.
• Palmer House (New York vanilla with cherries and walnuts)

All this time we thought we wouldn't be able to try this place until its GRAND OPENING celebration on September 17, but...

THEY ARE OPEN NOW!

GRAND OPENING EVENT DETAILS

Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone's grand opening is Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 10 AM-10:30 AM
• Doors Open: 10:30 AM

More details on their Facebook event page.

It's about to get tough to decide who has the best Italian beef in the Stateline. My favorites, Portillo's and Napoli's might not feel my love for a bit while me and my family get to know the beef and ice cream we've never had before.

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