The tradition of Shank's dates back to 1962 when Shank's and Evelyn's ("Shank's") opened its doors to the Italian Market near 10th and Catherine Streets. Shank's, known best for its Giambotti, hearty soups, steak sandwiches, roast beef, pork, meatballs, chicken cutlet sandwiches and Italian greens, became an Italian Market tradition. Zagat rated Shank's year after year for "the best sandwiches in the world." Movie Stars, Politicians, Dignitaries and food lovers from around the world frequented Shank's for nearly a half century making the luncheonette famous for excellence in authentic Italian food with no nonsense service.