There's nothing more quintessentially Chicago than an Italian beef sandwich. Ask any local where to find the best one, and you're sure to get a variety of passionate answers. Yet, one family has been serving its beloved recipe for over four decades, passing down the tradition through generations. 

Meet the Buonavolanto family, the force behind Buona Beef. Their story began with Joe and Peggy Buonavolanto, who opened their first restaurant in Berwyn in 1981. The couple took a bold step by taking out a second mortgage on their home to make their dream a reality. Their vision was to have their children work alongside them, creating a business that could one day support their families.