provolone
noun
pro·vo·lo·ne
ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin
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The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
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David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
For snacks, my latest obsessions are the soft pretzels stuffed with provolone and long hots at Pretzel Day Pretzels, and the scallion-and-gochujang cheese buns at Seaforest Bakeshop.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Its version is a blessed union of hot and pepper hams, Genoa salami, pepperoni, a thick ring of mild provolone, and an Amoroso’s roll.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Its edges are ever-so-slightly charred, offering a subtle bitter note to cut through the richness of garlic oil and generous dusting of grated provolone, delivering a sharp, delightful funk to each crunchy bite.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
For snacks, my latest obsessions are the soft pretzels stuffed with provolone and long hots at Pretzel Day Pretzels, and the scallion-and-gochujang cheese buns at Seaforest Bakeshop.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Its version is a blessed union of hot and pepper hams, Genoa salami, pepperoni, a thick ring of mild provolone, and an Amoroso’s roll.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Its edges are ever-so-slightly charred, offering a subtle bitter note to cut through the richness of garlic oil and generous dusting of grated provolone, delivering a sharp, delightful funk to each crunchy bite.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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