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Is Rex Italian Foods Still Open? Update (Norridge, IL)

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As of September 2026, Rex Italian Foods is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked September 2026, lists current weekly hours, an active online ordering system, and 2026 copyright dating.

  • Season / episode Season 15, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 4431 North Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the August 2012 Unconventional Comforts episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri toured the kitchen at this Norridge deli for its homemade Italian beef, watching the counter slice fresh Italian deli meats for sandwiches. The deli has operated at 4431 North Harlem Avenue in Norridge, Illinois, since first opening on Chicago's West Side in the 1960s before relocating to the city's north side. Its Italian beef and house-cured meat selection have remained the core of the menu for decades. The business's own website, checked in September 2026, listed current weekly hours, an active online ordering system, and copyright dating to 2026, all consistent with ongoing operation. No closure, relocation, or ownership change has been reported since the episode aired.

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Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Unconventional Comforts
What was featured
Homemade Italian beef and house-cured Italian deli meats
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Rex Italian Foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Rex Italian Foods still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Rex Italian Foods is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Rex Italian Foods after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the August 2012 Unconventional Comforts episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri toured the kitchen at this Norridge deli for its homemade Italian beef, watching the counter slice fresh Italian deli meats for sandwiches. As of September 2026, Rex Italian Foods is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Rex Italian Foods located?

4431 North Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Rex Italian Foods?

Season 15, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 5, 2012. The episode is titled “Unconventional Comforts”.

Is Rex Italian Foods still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Its Italian beef and house-cured meat selection have remained the core of the menu for decades. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
4431 North Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706
Venue type
deli
Official website
rexitalianfoods.com

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