Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has made history as the first American pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, prompting celebratory events in Chicago. Portillo's restaurant has embraced this moment by renaming their Italian Beef Sandwich to 'The Leo' for May, coinciding with Italian Beef Month. The sandwich features seasoned beef, gravy, and peppers. Bennison's Bakery is also joining the festivities with limited-edition sugar cookies inspired by the new pope. This local enthusiasm reflects the pride and connection Chicagoans feel with their new leader.
In the name of the gravy, the bun, and hot giard, we introduce The Leo: a divinely seasoned Italian beef, baptized in gravy and finished with the holy trinity of peppers - sweet, hot, or a combo.
It's our original sacred sandwich, bold, unapologetically flavorful, and made in honor of a moment that's historic for Portillo's hometown.
Yes, you can really order this; it will be called 'The Leo' for the entire month of May, which coincidentally also happens to be Italian Beef Month.
A cookie as divine as the moment, with limited-edition Pope sugar cookies celebrated at Bennison's Bakery in Evanston.
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