Over the last two summers, The Bear on Hulu has captured the imagination of a nation enthralled by the chaos inside a restaurant kitchen. If a program could ever be a “song of the summer,” it would be this Chicago-based drama centered around an Italian beef sandwich shop with a fine-dining spin.
But as you watch Carmy and Sydney and Richie jaw at each other, intermittently shouting “CORNER” and “BEHIND” and “HANDS,” you might be wondering — how can I get my hands on the central, delectable and savory Chicago treat? And, what is “The Bear” (or “The Beef of Chicagoland”) actually based on within the city limits of the heart of the Midwest?
