Campione's Taste of Chicago

Cool weather Baby!

2011-10-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

The first cold snap is here and temps are down! What better way to fuel up than soup and samich from Campione's Taste of Chicago. From gold ole homemade Minestrone to Chicken Tortellini with spinach our soups are made fresh and served piping hot ya know? You can buy 'em by the bowl OR take home a gallon for ya's fer later.

While I'm at it, what better way to handle a cold weather holiday crowd than lettin' Campione's cater your party. Lasagna, Italian Beef samiches, Italian sausage, soups, salad, it's all good. And the prices will let you go Christmas shopping afterwards. Just call us at 615-206-6965 and get the details.

Sure Glad THAT'S Over!

2011-09-19T13:37:00.001-07:00

Thanks and more thanks to our customers for support last week. We got our fridge repaired and we re-opened Friday 9/16 and we were SWAMPED! Can't thank you guys enough for your support.

Just for the record the fridge going down and being closed for 4 days didn't turn out too badly. Insurance should help with lost food, repairs and business interruption costs. A big thanks to Travelers Insurance who has handled our claim so fast it scares me.

Anyway, we're all set to go into fall and all the fun of Halloween and the Holidays. Don't forget you guys, Campione's Taste of Chicago is a great choice for your catered event.

End of Summer Update

2011-09-14T08:45:00.000-07:00

So much has happened that I finally had to grab myself by the scruff of the neck and post, already!

First the bad news: Our refrigerator died and we lost EVERYTHING! Hey, if you're in the restaurant business it happens. We will open again September 16, after a new compressor is installed and Mama makes new sauce, chicken salad, meatballs etc. We are really sorry for the inconvenience especially any new folks who were going to check us out.

Now that we got that out of the way we can go to the good stuff.

The Gallatin News Examiner runs a Best of Sumner County poll each year where residents can vote for their favorite restaurant, night spot, park, etc. This year Campione's was included in four categories: Best lunch spot, Best restaurant, best samich and best take out.

We are so thankful to our customers because you voted us second best place for Take Out and 4th best samich in Sumner County! We are especially humble because no one could vote for us until the poll was two weeks in. Again, thanks to our customers because we can't do it without you.

Campione's Taste of Chicago celebrated three years of operations on September 11, 2011. We didn't plan that but that's how it worked out. Deb and I can't believe it's been that long and that we are still open given all the news of the past 3 years. We are TIRED but still kicking to bring that Taste of Chicago to Gallatin and the Nashville area. Thank you all so much for your support and VOLUNTEERING to try something new and different.

Granddaughter Lexie is back at Lee College and will only be working with us on vacations and such. Here sister Amanda (another blond) is picking up the slack quite well. We also want to welcome Sandy to the Campione family. She's been with us a month or so and has been a great addition and really helps Mama Debbie during lunch and at closing.

Grandpa and Grandma Sam and LaRue will be back this fall. They have been stuck in Alabama while LaRue recovers from sholder replacement surgery. Rue is doing well but it takes a while

YO, It's time for vacation!

2011-06-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

Campione's Taste of Chicago will be closed July 5 through 7/18. Deb and I are going on VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You got a problem wi 'dat?

Seriously, we really need a break and we will always close up around this time to do annual clean up, spruce up, repair and generally put the restaurant back together after the had use of the last 12 months. See us at the Gallatin July 4 celebration and we'll catch you on the eighteenth at the regular time.

Eat Healthy at Campione's Taste of Chicago

2011-05-07T13:55:00.001-07:00

After hosting a dinner for a Biggest Loser contestant one our "family" got curious about the calorie count of some of our samiches. The result? Move over subway! Campione's Italian Beef samich has only 460 calories and our Chicago Hot Dog only 280! Our fries are better too with no transfats and no saturated fats.

Bottom line, you can enjoy Campione's guilt free! Who knew?

Baseball at Campione's!

2011-05-03T15:37:00.000-07:00

In a surprise move, the Chicago White Sox have moved to Gallatin Tennessee and are playing the most exciting baseball yet. Wearing the traditional Sox black and white these pros look distinctily undersized by major league standards. Did I mention they're kids?

Catch the Campione Chicago White Sox play Tuesdays and Thursdays. Get the whole scoop at www.guidescores.cm/superseries. The little sluggers play in the Cal Ripken-Rookie League Division and at last report are undefeated!

Yes, the team is fueled by Italian Beef samiches.

A New Season Begins

2011-03-19T07:44:00.001-07:00

Cruise Night at Campione's Taste of Chicago

Got a hot ride, hot rod or classic set of wheels? Is it in primo condition or a work in progress? If it runs Slim bring it to Campione's Chicago Cruise Night on April 9, 2011 from 5-8 PM.

Hot cars, good music and food like only Chicago can provide on a beautiful Spring evening. It doesn't get any better so make plans to be there or be square.

Find us at 179 Hancock Street in Gallatin across from the Gallatin High and the Post Office. See ya there Slick!!!

This event is Rat Fink approved.

Campione's Taste of Chicago, 179 Hancock St, Gallatin, TN 37066 615-206-6965

Update

2011-01-13T16:31:00.000-08:00

Abject apologies to any readers or followers. I last posted in March and folks are wondering if we're still here. Yes we are and I am a schmuck for not keeping this blog current. I have an excuse (actually more than one) but no one cares, not even me. In any event, I have resolved to do better in 2011.

WE ARE STILL HERE! Opening in September 2008 as the economy tanked and Obamanomics kicked in we should not be here! 90 percent of restaurants fail in the first 12 months in an average economy. We are still here because of our diners, friends and family. Thank you all very, very much as we sneak up on 2 1/2 years of operations.

We are working on the spring Chicago Cruise In schedule and should post it within a couple of weeks. NO RAIN OUTS THIS YEAR, DO YOU HEAR ME?

We are also planning on getting out of the 'rant and into warm season festivals. We even have an app in to the Wilson County Fair. Here's hoping.

We've added Mama Debbie's Chicken Salad croissants to the menu and are offering all our sausages, dogs, pasta and condiments in bulk. Get your hot giardinera by the gallon for only $25.00!

Da Bears have a shot at da Super Bowl. Get your pounds of beef ready now for playoff time and Da Bears spanking of their puny opponents. Nothing goes with football like a beef samich. AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Till next time, Papa Campione, signing off.

Update

2010-03-02T04:56:00.001-08:00

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Campione's Chicago Cruise Night-Gallatin Tennessee

2009-09-21T09:03:00.002-07:00

Our next Cruise Night is September 26, 2009 from 5-8 PM in the Campione's parking lot. Come on by for hot cars, good music and food like only Campione's can cook!

Wind up the Cruise season with us on October 24 at Campione's. We're working on a big surprise for you guys.

Campione's Taste of Chicago Menu

2009-09-21T09:03:00.001-07:00

Campione’s
Taste of Chicago

HOURS
Open Monday-Saturday
10:oo AM until 8:00 PM

Here's a great idea! Use Campione's for your next party. Graduations, Weddings, business meeting and lunches whatever. Most of our menu is available in mass quanitiies to make your next gathering a real tasty success.

1) Italian Beef Samich $4.99
Here it is Tennessee. The real deal from Chicago. Piles of slow-cooked, thin sliced, Italian spiced roast beef served on a crusty hunk of Italian bread with sweet peppers or spicy giardiniere.

2) Mama Debbie’s Italian Beef $5.99
Go nuts and melt some Mozzarella on top of our regular Italian Beef and fahgeddaboutit, you’ll be hooked.

3) Italian Sausage Samich $4.79
It doesn’t get any better than this. Grilled Italian sausage on Italian bread you can have your way. Try it with sweet peppers and giardinere or get real with Mama Campione’s secret sauce spread on top. Either way you’re GONNA love it.

4) Combo Samich $6.99
Real, old school Chicago. Combine Italian beef and Italian sausage on the same crusty bread. Add peppers or giardiniere and mozzarella melted on top and you’re downtown, my friend. Recommended by Da Coach and Hizzoner, da Mare.

5) Meatball Samich $4.69
Dis is beeootiful. Mama Campione’s secret sauce with real Italian meatballs on flaky, crusty Italian bread. You want fries with that?

6) Da Big Spiccone Dog -$3.99
with fries $4.99
Bite into this dog and you’ll feel like the Big Spiccone! This perfectly spiced, monster dog is served Chicago style with mustard, relish, fresh onions, sliced tomato, dill pickles, and celery salt. No ketchup, capiche?

7) Chicago Hot Dog $2.99
with fries $3.99
Big, tasty dog cooked and served on a sesame bun just like in the Windy. Get it your way with mustard, relish, fresh onions, sliced tomato, dill pickles, gardiniere peppers and celery salt.

8) Wrigley Chili Dog $2.99
with fries $3.99
Can you believe it? Homemade chili slathered over that tasty Chicago Hot Dog with fresh onion and cheddar cheese.

9) Maxwell Street Polish $3.99
with fries $4.99
Just like they made ‘em at the old Maxwell Street market in downtown Chicago. Big spicy Polish Sausage served up with grilled onions, mustard and spices. Maybe throw in a pickle. No ketchup!

10) Mag Mile Polish-$3.99
with fries $4.99
Cooked and served just like from the carts on Michigan Avenue by the lake. Polish sausage with fresh onions, spicy mustard, relish, sliced tomato, dill pickles and celery salt. Taste so good you’ll think you’re an Alderman.

11) Brat Sausage Samich-$3.99
with fries $4.99
You wanna brat, my friend? Check this out: Big juicy bratwurst with all the Chicago trimmings a brat should have and nothing; it shouldn’t; onions, seasoned salt, pickle and cheese maybe. Move over Milwaukee.

Mama Campione’s Pasta!

All our pasta dishes feature that special secret recipe sauce Mama used to make.

Monday 6.99
Mostaccioli or Spaghetti with meatballs or sausage.

Tuesday 6.99
Ravioli Stuffed with Riccotta cheese.

Wednesday ????
Pasta Special. You never know what it’ll be except real good!

Thursday 7.99
Sauted onions, peppers and sausage over pasta. A different type pasta every week.

Friday 7.99
Baked Lasagna with Ricotta cheese.

Saturday 7.99
Giant stuffed shells with Ricotta cheese.

Soups 3.19
Try our real Italian soups of the day like Minestrone, Italian
Wedding soup, real chicken noodle or whatever. We’re never sure what’s cooking on what day but hey, they’re all great.

Home-Made Chili 3.99
This ain’t Italian but what the hey! We make it right here and bowl or cup it’s real good.

Salads
Everybody asked us for 'em so we made and here they are. Spring mix greens, sliced strawberries (in season) and mandarin oranges and other good stuff. Add beeeoootifully grilled chicken Italian style and it's gonna be good.

Small Salad 2.99, with grilled chicken 3.99
Large Salad 4.99 with grilled chicken 5.99

You want Fries with that? 1.79
Fries aren’t Italian either but people like ‘em OK? We do ‘em like we like ‘em, big with real potato and just the right kind of crispy.
Chili Cheese fries, yowza! $3.79
Cheese Fries $2.79

Somethin’ ta Drink

Pop, 20 oz. bottle $1.69
Bottled Water, 20 oz. $1.49
Cup a Joe, 12 oz. $1.29

Cheese Cake!!! $3.79
New York style cheesecake made in Tennessee and offered by a Chicago style restaurant. Doesn’t get any better than this!
Cannoli $2.79
Light pastry tube filled with sweet ricotta cheese. To die for.

Take it Wit Ya!
We wannna spread da word about Italian Beef so we decided to offer catering and take out like dis.

Italian Beef by the pound
1 lb. with gravy, feeds 4 $11.99
1 lb. with bread,peppers $14.49
2 lbs. with gravy, feeds 8 $22.99
2 lbs with bread, peppers $27.49
5 lbs. with gravy,feeds 20 $49.99
5 lbs. with bread, peppers $62.49

Pasta by the Pan
Lasagna, feeds 8-10 $39.95
Mostaccioli or spaghetti $20.99
Side salads $15.00

HOURS
Open Monday-Saturday
10:oo AM until 8:00 PM

Find us in Gallatin

Campione’s is located at 179 Hancock Street in Suite 208 of Maple Center Mall. We’re across the street and right behind Gallatin High School just one block East of 31E in Gallatin, TN.

On the Web
www.campionestasteofchicago.blogspot.com
Join our Facebook group at Campiones friends and family.
Yeah, we got free wifi inside.

Campione's Chicago Cruise Night Part 2

2009-07-22T07:15:00.000-07:00

IT' BACK!!

Campione's is hosting a second Chicago Style Cruise Night August 1, 2009 from 5-8 PM at the restaurant parking lot in Gallatin. We're trying some new music this time in addition to Campione's great Chicago food, prizes, awards and hot cars.

Come on out and have some fun.

Mana from Up North

2009-06-21T07:15:00.000-07:00

Can’t believe this is the first post for this Manna from Up North! I’ve been in the mid-south for nine years and this is the best I’ve tasted down here. Hot dogs run through the garden, GENUINE Polish Sausage (not smoked sausage), great Italian beef, spicy Italian sausage. I am so glad they don’t deliver, I’d probably never cook again!

J.Jaffe 6/13/2009

Campione's Chicago Cruise Night-Gallatin Tennessee

2009-06-20T11:49:00.000-07:00

See what our customers say

2009-04-24T11:25:00.000-07:00

Check out the attached links to see how our customers rate Campione's Taste of Chicago:

Top ten restaurans in Gallatin.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/47/1346267/restaurant/Nashville/Campiones-a-Taste-of-Chicago-Gallatin

Campione's Taste of Chicago

Cool weather Baby!

Sure Glad THAT'S Over!

End of Summer Update

YO, It's time for vacation!

Eat Healthy at Campione's Taste of Chicago

Baseball at Campione's!

A New Season Begins

Update

Update

Campione's Chicago Cruise Night-Gallatin Tennessee

Campione's Taste of Chicago Menu

Campione's Chicago Cruise Night Part 2

Mana from Up North

Related Links

Campione's Chicago Cruise Night-Gallatin Tennessee

See what our customers say