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Chicago’s famous comfort duo just set up shop in Rutherford County. Buona opened Sept. 16 at 2724 Roby Corlew Lane—across from The Avenue—bringing Chicago’s Original Italian Beef to Murfreesboro with an on‑site Original Rainbow Cone counter under the same roof. It’s the brands’ first joint opening outside the Midwest, a signal that the Windy City’s savory‑and‑sweet staples are betting on Middle Tennessee appetites.
What makes the beef different? Buona leans on a 1981 family recipe and hand‑trimmed top sirloin, slow‑roasted and thin‑sliced, layered on Chicago Italian bread and finished with “sweet” bell peppers or “hot” giardiniera. The all‑natural gravy comes from the meat’s own drippings—no bouillon or additives. First‑timers are urged to try it the Chicago Way, a dunk that soaks the ends in gravy.
Save room for dessert: inside sits a Rainbow Cone Express, serving the century‑old five‑flavor slice—orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), strawberry, and chocolate—sliced, not scooped. The counter posts its own hours but shares the address and phone with Buona, making it a one‑stop route for Chicago savory‑and‑sweet classics…