Gym Shoe Sandwich

Gym Shoe or Jim Shoe is a traditional sandwich originating from Chicago. In order to prepare it, any kind of bread (often Italian roll, hoagie, or sub) is filled with shaved gyro meat (usually lamb), roast beef, corned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, tzatziki, sometimes mayonnaise and mustard, followed by onions, Swiss cheese, sweet bell peppers, and giardiniera (a spicy Italian relish). The sandwich is traditionally wrapped in aluminum foil, and it's often accompanied by french fries and a soda on the side. The origin of the name of this sandwich still remains a mystery. This gargantuan sandwich can be found in many eateries that serve sub sandwiches on the South Side.