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Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli Open Tomorrow

The Burger from Johnny Rockets
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A combined location for Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli opens tomorrow in the Loop. Johnny Rockets is most famous for its burgers, though it looks like they are trying to adapt to the local scene. So that regular hot dog can now come fully loaded, and instead of a Philly Cheese steak you can get an Italian beef. Now, whether either will actually be able to compete with the best in the city is a completely different question. The Halsted Street Deli is, as the name suggests, a place to get a sandwich. To be perfectly honest, we’d much prefer a Steak ‘n’ Shake to finally open a location in the Loop, but that’ll probably just have to wait. We suppose it’s nice that another falafel joint didn’t open. Either way, they’ll be both giving out samples tomorrow around lunch. A second location at 30 N. LaSalle plans to open soon. [Restaurant News]

Johnny Rockets and the Halsted Street Deli, 177 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601; 312-931-3354

Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli Open Tomorrow