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Sandwich King

Join Jeff at some of Chicagos best sandwich hot spots, then follow him into the kitchen, where hell put his spin on signature creations.

10 Votes (7.2)

2011 HD United States English Returning Series
Reality-tv

Credits:

Jeff Mauro

Self - Host

S1E2 - Chicago Steakhouse and Greek Taco 2011-08-28

Jeff Mauro satisfies his street food cravings with his homespun take on the gyro.

S1E3 - Beer Battered Cod Sliders 2011-09-04

Jeff Mauro serves up his favorite fish and chips meal ... on bread! He visits his favorite fish market for ocean-fresh cod, which he fries in a golden beer batter and serves on slider-sized parker house rolls with fresh and crunchy fennel slaw.

S1E4 - Schnitzel Biscuit 2011-09-11

Jeff Mauro takes a classic German chicken schnitzel dinner and re-imagines the meal served inside a flaky, homemade biscuit.

S1E5 - Chicken Vesuvio and Maxwell St. Polish 2011-09-18

Jeff Mauro transforms a favorite Chicago entree, Chicken Vesuvio, into a hearty meal on a French roll, complete with flavorful pan sauce, pea and mushrooms, roasted potato wedges, and more!

S1E6 - Chicken Mole and Jiberito 2011-09-25

Jeff Mauro goes Chicago-Latin with not one but two delicious sandwiches.

S2E1 - Italiano! 2012-02-26

Jeffs friend Paula from Dannys Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero.

S2E3 - Deli Delights 2012-03-11

During Jeffs formative years as a Sandwich Prince, he worked at a deli working the meat slicer; his constant companions were corned beef, pastrami and lots of fresh rye bread.

S2E4 - Sweet and Yummy Dessert Sandwiches 2012-03-18

Sandwiches can be a lot of things-but dessert?? Jeff definitely thinks so, and he heads to innovative pastry shop Sugar Fixe to prove it.

S2E5 - Bring Home the Baking 2012-03-25

Theres one thing all sandwiches have in common: bread. Whether white or wheat, roll or hero - good bread is essential for a good sandwich.

S2E6 - Breakfast for Dinner 2012-04-01

Jeff works the griddle getting Chef Marcellos secrets and heads home to break out his own version. Then he takes the day-for-night inspiration even further and makes a sandwich as delicious as it is audacious: fried chicken between a pair of waffles.

S2E7 - Springtime Sandwich Party 2012-04-08

Jeffs first kitchen inspiration came at the knee of his father, Gus, proving once and for all that Sandwich Kings arent made, theyre born.

S2E8 - Classics with a Twist 2012-04-15

America is a land of sandwiches: We love the classics and can be fiercely protective of the way theyre built. Jeff respects the great sandwiches too, but that doesnt mean hes not going to tinker from time to time.

S2E9 - Lean and Mean Sandwiches 2012-04-22

Sandwiches usually get a bad rap as waistline enhancers, but Jeffs out to change that perception with a little help from friends Greg ONeill and Ken Miller at Chicago sandwich shop Pastoral.

S2E10 - Bigger, Better Burgers 2012-04-29

Burgers hold a very special place in the Sandwich Kings foodie heart. Especially the way Jeffs friend Eddie makes them at his beloved lunch-only spot, Edzos.

S2E11 - Is That a Sandwich in your Pocket 2012-05-06

One of the reasons sandwiches are so popular is because theyre so portable. And the pocket sandwich travels easiest of all.

S2E12 - Date Night Delights 2012-05-13

Being the Sandwich King is a full-time job, and doesnt always leave Jeff time for romantic moments with his wife, Sarah.

S2E13 - BBQ Bonanza 2012-05-20

You cant talk about Chicago barbecue without mentioning Russells, and this iconic spot figures prominently in Jeffs food biography as well.

S3E1 - Deli in My Belly 2012-09-09

Jeff puts together a sandwich of Mannys corned beef using two of his own homemade latkes as the bread.

S3E2 - Say Cheese! 2012-09-16

Jeff and his son Lorenzo head up to the Mars Cheese Castle in Wisconsin in search of the perfect cheese.

S3E3 - From Italy with Love 2012-09-23

Jeff Mauro stops in to see his friends at Conte de Savioa, in the heart of Chicagos Little Italy, to learn the secret of making fresh mozzarella and gain a few other insights for his Italian sandwich fest back home.

S3E4 - Healthy: Fit for a King 2012-09-30

On the search for healthy sandwiches, Jeff Mauro heads up to Graze restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin to pick up some techniques from a chef who makes the most colorful and craveable veggie burger on the planet.

S3E5 - Hot Diggity Dog 2012-10-07

Jeff takes his new insight back home and whips his own version of the classic Gene and Judes dog, complete with his own hand-cut fries, then adds a cheesy sauce to that classic Midwestern staple, the bratwurst.

S3E6 - Sandwich Fiesta 2012-10-14

Yearly Mauro family trips to the sun and surf of coastal Mexico have left Jeff with a love of Mexican food.

S3E7 - Sweet Eats 2012-10-21

Like a man on the hunt for Bigfoot, Jeff Mauro heads to Milwaukee in search of the legendary giant macaron. He finds it in its natural habitat, the pastry kitchen of Chef Andy Schneider at La Reve.

S3E8 - Trick or Treat Eats 2012-10-31

If theres one ghoul with a passion for the freaky fun, food and sweets of Halloween, its Jeff Mauro. And the scary good times are only fueled by the costumed excitement of his young son, Lorenzo.

S3E9 - Midwest Fish Fry 2012-11-07

Theres nothing quite like a flaky, golden, fried fish sandwich, so Jeff makes a trip to Madison, Wis., to get the goods from Chef Tami Lax at the Old Fashioned.

S3E10 - Thanksgiving Sandwiches 2012-11-14

Theres nothing like turkey day -- unless youre Jeff Mauro! Jeffs all about the day after Thanksgiving, and the wonderland of leftovers just begging to be made into sandwiches.

S3E11 - Dixie Delights 2012-11-21

The po boy is one of the greatest members of the sandwich pantheon, and Jeff Mauro knows exactly where to find the real deal in Chicago, so he heads to Poor Phils to get up close and personal with their blackened catfish po boy.

S3E12 - Boogie Bites 2012-11-28

Jeff Mauro heads up to Milwaukee to get learn the secrets of the gigantic party sub from the folks responsible for feeding barbecue and sandwiches to half the Wisconsin State Fair.

S3E13 - Holiday Sandwiches 2012-12-05

Most people associate the holidays with big roasts, but Jeff Mauro isnt most people.

S4E1 - Diner Favorites 2013-04-07

Inspired by Chicagos Moon Sandwich Shop, Jeff reinvents two diner classics.

S4E3 - Gimme S'more 2013-04-21

Its 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 Smores and Kiddie Smores!

S4E4 - Amazin' Asian 2013-04-28

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.

S4E5 - Mexican Fiesta 2013-05-05

Jeff explores his favorite Mexican food in Chicago and with best friend and cousin, Joe, sets out to find the citys best burrito.

S4E6 - Down Home Southern Sandwiches 2013-05-12

Born and bred in Kentucky, Jeffs 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.

S4E7 - Breakfast King 2013-05-19

Jeff "Sandwich King" Mauro visits Jeff "Breakfast King" Mauro at Chicagos JAM Restaurant and learns the techniques behind his famous French toast sandwich.

S4E8 - Indulgent Bites 2013-05-26

Jeff, along with his wife and siblings, revisit their beloved college town of Peoria, Ill., and Jeff takes on Schooners famous 18-ounce pork tenderloin sandwich.

S4E9 - Burgers Are Boss 2013-06-02

The Mauro family pays a visit to their favorite neighborhood joint to sample their special all-beef bologna burger.

S4E10 - Taste of the Southside 2013-06-09

Jeff celebrates the South Side of Chicago by exploring its regional specialties. He visits Calabria Imports, which invented "The Freddie" -- the ultimate Southside sandwich

S4E11 - Chicago Street Food 2013-06-16

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S4E12 - Comfort Food Classics 2013-06-23

What could be more comforting than that old standby: the Sloppy Joe? Jeff remakes this classic in a healthier.

S4E13 - Gone Fishwiching 2013-06-30

Jeff has never fished a day in his life, so he goes to Chicagos hottest seafood restaurant, Fish Bar, for his seafood sandwich fix.

S5E1 - Shawarma-rama 2014-01-05

Jeffs starting off with a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich topped with a fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad and drizzled With Tahini Sauce.

S5E2 - Viva la Bomba 2014-01-12

First up is a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, bomba style! Then, its an Italian Sub like youve never seen, served with a chili oil for dipping.

S5E3 - Ooey Gooey Melts 2014-01-19

First up on Jeffs ooey gooey menu is a Roasted Cauliflower Melt served with a Fresh Radish and Watercress Salad.

S5E4 - Gridiron Grub 2014-01-26

Jeff prepares gridiron grub. On the menu: grilled summer sausage sliders topped with melted cheese and pickled fennel.

S5E5 - Smoked Eats 2014-02-02

Jeffs smoking out the kitchen today and starting off with a Smoked Tri-Tip smothered with Smoky and Whipped Cauliflower and then a Salmon Loxwich With Smoked Sea Salt Cream Cheese and Caramelized Onions.

S5E6 - French Sandwiches 2014-02-09

Jeffs spinning a Croque Monsieur with a funky Mornay Sauce two ways, a his and hers, but making Sarahs with roasted asparagus, sundried tomatoes and a poached egg.

S5E7 - Wreck on a Roll 2014-02-16

Jeffs starting off his wreck on a roll menu with a smoky BBQ Rib Burger smothered in a pineapple chipotle barbecue sauce and serving it up on cheesy garlic bread.

S5E8 - Dessert Mashups 2014-02-23

Jeffs kicking off his dessert mashup menu with Strawberry Waffles and Fresh Berry Gelato. Plus, Chunnel Cakes With Dulce de Leche Gelato.

S5E9 - Speakeasy Steak Sandwiches 2014-03-02

Jeff starts with a Hanger Steak Sandwich topped with Bourbon Creamed Spinach.

S5E10 - Sky High Sandwiches 2014-03-09

The first sky-high sandwich Jeff makes is a Buffalo Chicken Skyscraper topped with a zesty Blue Cheese Slaw and Crispy Onion Rings.

S5E11 - Hog Wild 2014-03-16

Jeff goes hog wild with a Roasted Pork Sandwich With Piquillo Peppers and a side of Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo.

S5E12 - Caribbean Vacation Sandwiches 2014-03-23

No need to travel when Jeffs making a Jamaican feast at home! Hes starting with a Jerk Chicken Sandwich topped With Mango Chutney and Fried Plantains.

S5E13 - Brunchwiches 2014-03-30

Jeff is starting off by making a Fried Egg and Oyster Sandwich served up with crispy pancetta on baked green tomatoes.