Chicago made, Goombah’s offers a taste of home to friends new and old
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SHELLEY — Started less than a month ago, Goombah’s welcomes friends new and old to try food from their hometown of Chicago.
Timothy Miller, founder of Goombah’s, told EastIdahoNews.com that he had originally done events like Pioneer Days at Homestead Park, but then moved to start his own food stall.
Originally from Chicago, he found it easy to draw inspiration for the food he wanted to serve.
The name of his food stall also nods to his childhood, when he recalled stories of his mother being a neighbor of Al Capone’s mom. He said he became infatuated with the stories of the Chicago mob; his wife chose the name goombah, which is American-Italian slang for calling someone a good friend.
Talking about the support, he is grateful for the community that has come to support his food stall and didn’t expect his food to be so popular.
EastIdahoNews.com got to sample the food. The first one we tried was the classic Chicago hot dog, with a Vienna beef frank, pickle spear, tomato slices and peppers.
For those who’ve never tried a Chicago hot dog before, it is one of the best ways to eat a hot dog. From the snap of the frank to the brine of the pickles, it is a meal worthy of the name Chicago.
The second dish we tried was their gyro, and it was massive.
Topped with tzatziki sauce, veggies, and gyro meat, the beef and lamb pair went well together. It’s been a few years since I’ve had a good gyro, and this was one of the best I’ve had since I was last in Moscow, Idaho.
The last dish we tried was their Chicago Italian Beef sandwich, which contains marinated roast beef sliced in thin strips and sweet bell peppers.
Like the others, this dish doesn’t skimp on the meat, which melts away and is very flavorful. The peppers also add a decent kick of heat, perfect for the winter months ahead.
Overall, Goombah’s is a must-try place that offers delicious food, inspired by Miller’s hometown.
To learn more about Goombah’s, where they’re located, and their hours, visit their Facebook page, since they move between Shelley and Idaho Falls.