Hush — Review by Food Network
Scottsdale, United States — Italian-American, Sandwiches
Hush in Scottsdale serves an outstanding braised oxtail Italian beef sandwich that elevates a Chicago classic with exceptional technique and ingredients. The tender, slow-braised oxtail paired with house-made giardiniera and smoked provolone on quality brioche creates a harmonious dish with perfect balance of flavors. This is one of the best versions of this iconic sandwich the reviewer has encountered.
What was great: The braised oxtail Italian beef sandwich with its tender meat, perfectly reduced jus, smoked provolone, and the acidity from the house-made giardiniera. The elevated take on a classic Chicago-style sandwich with quality ingredients like the brioche and pulled oxtail.
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The featured dish is a braised oxtail Italian beef sandwich, and it is nothing short of spectacular. The kitchen takes a traditional Chicago favorite and elevates it with meticulous preparation. The oxtails are braised for 6 to 8 hours at 325 degrees in a deeply flavored stock infused with mirepoix, fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano, along with bay leaves. The result is meat so tender it melts in your mouth, creating a rich, buttery, and savory foundation for the sandwich.
The house-made giardiniera is a labor of love, starting with roasted olives, brined vegetables including carrots, celery, and cauliflower, combined with Fresno chilies, sport peppers, Italian seasoning, and a mixture of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. This condiment brings essential acidity that carries the entire dish, cutting through the richness of the braised meat and oxtail jus. The sandwich itself uses quality brioche buttered on both sides and toasted to golden perfection, topped with smoked provolone that gets melted in a salamander before being finished with fresh parsley and chives.
The Experience
Located in a strip mall directly across from Scottsdale Airport, Hush may not announce itself with fanfare, but the kitchen's passion and expertise speak volumes. The video showcases the chef's background working at Le Cordon Bleu and Taste Chicago, which directly informs the authentic execution of this Chicago-style sandwich with a refined technique.
Value and Pricing
While specific pricing is not detailed in the transcript, the evident quality of ingredients and extensive preparation time suggest this is a premium offering that represents excellent value for such an expertly crafted dish.
Notable Moments
My mouth right now, it is like the sirens going off at the Hoover Dam, they're releasing water. If you're hunting in Flavortown, this is the crosshairs. This is right there.
This is one of the best elevated classics I've seen on Triple D in a long time.
The reviewer emphasizes that not a single element of this sandwich would be changed, praising every component from the tender meat to the perfectly reduced jus to the smoked provolone.
The Verdict
Hush delivers one of the most impressive takes on a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich that the reviewer has encountered in a long time. This restaurant is ideal for anyone seeking elevated comfort food made with serious technique and respect for traditional flavors. If you appreciate sandwiches that balance richness with acidity, tender braised meats, and quality ingredients, this is a must-visit destination in Scottsdale.