February's food competitions include the 2nd annual Southside Slamwich, the inaugural Sioux Empire Pizza Battle and taco contest Bite Sized Showdown.

But if you want an affordable Italian lunch, pick up a half sandwich ($7.29 to $13.99), with options such as a ciabatta grilled cheese panini, Chicago beef sandwich, cheesesteaks, prosciutto, ...

sopressata or caprese salad sandwich. The soup of the day, served with hot focaccia bread, is $7.49. Or if a regular sized plate of pasta is too big for you, you can order a side of pasta for $8.99.