COLUMN: Portillo’s, yes. Bears fans, no. Chicago things we want – and DON’T

First, Giordano’s. Now, Portillo’s. Famous Chicago-born culinary institutions seem to be all about entering the Minnesota market as of late.

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Nashville Coop food truck sets up bricks-and-mortar shop in St. Paul The latest to seek out a presence: Portillo’s, the popular drive-in where orders for its famous Italian beef sandwiches are taken old-school — written in pencil on a white paper bag.

Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers and salads are also on the menu.

According to the city of Woodbury, Portillo’s has submitted a development application to set up camp north of Hudson Road and west of Radio Drive, near Cabela’s. However, things are not a done deal. The application is still subject to review by Woodbury’s planning commission and city council, with any approvals a few weeks out at the earliest.

In addition to its roots in Illinois, Portillo’s has expanded to locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin.