There is a moment on North Avenue when the neon sign at Johnnie’s Beef flickers into view and you just know dinner is about to be legendary.
The line snakes toward the sidewalk, humming with locals who speak fluent beef, sweet or hot, dipped or dry, and everyone seems to know exactly what they’re about to order.
Step closer and the aroma of roasted peppers, rich jus, and sizzling sausage wraps around you like a promise you’re very glad you kept…