Buona Skokie to Host Celebration In Honor of National Italian Beef Day

WHAT: Saturday, May 25 is National Italian Beef Day, and Buona, the largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group and beef producer in the country, is celebrating in Skokie as only an icon of the storied sandwich can…with the beefiest bonanza around!

To kick off the celebration, the first 103 guests who dine in at Buona Skokie after the restaurant opens at 10 a.m. will receive a FREE regular Italian beef sandwich with one additional topping of their choice. Plus, Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station, 103.5 KISS FM, along with radio host Fred and Rufio from The Fred Show, will be stationed at the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. hosting branded giveaways, while supplies last, during their live appearance. The festivities at Buona Skokie will continue with face painting from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., ensuring a fun-filled celebration for the whole family.

National Italian Beef Day holds great significance for Buona, as the company founded this special holiday in 2015. It serves as a testament to Buona's dedication to honoring the timeless tradition of the Italian beef sandwich. The annual celebration allows Buona to express gratitude towards its loyal customers who have made it the ultimate destination for authentic Italian beef sandwiches and other delicious offerings.

Buona, the largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group and beef producer in the country, is part of The Buona Companies alongside The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop (Rainbow Cone), the home of the iconic five-flavor cone. Families who stop by Buona Skokie and order a Kid’s Meal for the discounted price of $4.99* will be treated with a complimentary Rainbow Cone Taster Scoop.

*Order must include the purchase of an adult entrée

WHEN: National Italian Beef Day, Saturday, May 25

Fred and Rufio from The Fred Show on 103.5 KISS FM will be stationed at the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Face painting will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Buona in Skokie, located at 3754 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

MEDIA CONTACT: Peyton Harvey, pharvey@allpointspr.com; 260-388-4479

About Buona

Four decades, three generations and several dozen restaurants ago, Joe and Peggy Buonavolanto opened the first Buona restaurant in Berwyn, IL, which specialized in their authentic recipe for Italian Beef Sandwiches. Today, Buona is made up of multiple generations of Buonavolantos and hard-working dedicated employees who continue to serve Buona customers and surrounding communities. As a result, Buona is the largest family-owned Italian Beef restaurant group and Italian Beef Producer in the country. For more information, visit https://buona.com.