Craving a famous Chicago Italian Beef sandwich but don't have a deli slicer? Jeff Mauro has the perfect solution in his potroast-style Chicago Italian Beef, complete with sautéed sweet peppers and his own Hot Giardiniera.

Italian Beef and Focaccianini

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

Chicago Steakhouse and Greek Taco

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.

Beer Battered Cod Sliders

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

Schnitzel Biscuit

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!

Chicken Vesuvio and Maxwell St. Polish

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

Chicken Mole and Jiberito

Jeff's friend Paula from Danny's Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero.

Italiano!

Jeff's heading to the Palace Grill to get the scoop on a couple of classics from his friend George.

Double Dose of Cozy

During Jeff's 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.

Deli Delights

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.

Sweet and Yummy Dessert Sandwiches

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

Bring Home the Baking

Jeff works the griddle getting Chef Marcello's 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.

Breakfast for Dinner

Jeff's first kitchen inspiration came at the knee of his father, Gus, proving once and for all that Sandwich Kings aren't made, they're born.

Springtime Sandwich Party

America is a land of sandwiches: We love the classics and can be fiercely protective of the way they're built. Jeff respects the great sandwiches too, but that doesn't mean he's not going to tinker from time to time.

Classics with a Twist

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

Lean and Mean Sandwiches

Burgers hold a very special place in the Sandwich King's foodie heart. Especially the way Jeff's friend Eddie makes them at his beloved lunch-only spot, Edzo's.

Bigger, Better Burgers

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

Is That a Sandwich in your Pocket

Being the Sandwich King is a full-time job, and doesn't always leave Jeff time for romantic moments with his wife, Sarah.

Date Night Delights

You can't talk about Chicago barbecue without mentioning Russell's, and this iconic spot figures prominently in Jeff's food biography as well.

BBQ Bonanza

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

Deli in My Belly

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

Say Cheese!

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

From Italy with Love

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.

Healthy: Fit for a King

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

Hot Diggity Dog

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

Sandwich Fiesta

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.

Sweet Eats

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

Trick or Treat Eats

There's 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.

Midwest Fish Fry

There's nothing like turkey day -- unless you're Jeff Mauro! Jeff's all about the day after Thanksgiving, and the wonderland of leftovers just begging to be made into sandwiches.

Thanksgiving Sandwiches

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 Phil's to get up close and personal with their blackened catfish po' boy.

Dixie Delights

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.

Boogie Bites

Most people associate the holidays with big roasts, but Jeff Mauro isn't most people.

Holiday Sandwiches

Inspired by Chicago's Moon Sandwich Shop, Jeff reinvents two diner classics.

Diner Favorites

Jeff's in culinary heaven today, when he brings together Italian food and sandwiches.

Mangia! Mangia! Italiana!

It's 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 S'mores and Kiddie S'mores!

Gimme S'more

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.

Amazin' Asian

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

Mexican Fiesta

Born and bred in Kentucky, Jeff's 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.

Down Home Southern Sandwiches

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

Breakfast King

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

Indulgent Bites

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

Burgers Are Boss

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

Taste of the Southside

Chicago Street Food

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

Comfort Food Classics

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

Gone Fishwiching

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

Shawarma-rama

First up is a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, bomba style! Then, it's an Italian Sub like you've never seen, served with a chili oil for dipping.

Viva la Bomba

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

Ooey Gooey Melts

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

Gridiron Grub

Jeff's 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.

Smoked Eats

Jeff's spinning a Croque Monsieur with a funky Mornay Sauce two ways, a his and hers, but making Sarah's with roasted asparagus, sundried tomatoes and a poached egg.

French Sandwiches

Jeff's 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.

Wreck on a Roll

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

Dessert Mashups

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

Speakeasy Steak Sandwiches

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

Sky High Sandwiches

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

Hog Wild

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

Caribbean Vacation Sandwiches

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

Brunchwiches

Join Jeff at some of Chicago's best sandwich hot spots, then follow him into the kitchen, where he'll put his spin on signature creations.

All Episodes of Sandwich King

All Episodes of Sandwich King

Season 1

Italian Beef and Focaccianini

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2011

Chicago Steakhouse and Greek Taco

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2011

Beer Battered Cod Sliders

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2011

Schnitzel Biscuit

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2011

Chicken Vesuvio and Maxwell St. Polish

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2011

Chicken Mole and Jiberito

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2011