a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
....but I wouldn't put it in my top 3 cheesesteak places in the area (but it's been 10 years - may have gotten better). Place is in the middle of a massive shithole with a stunning view of the Walt Whitman.
the best sammich -- none of which are on that list
DiNics, and the 3rd Ave Deli in Bklyn - both make fresh ham with broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and roasted peppers - and there are a number of hole in the walls on 3rd Ave in Bklyn that make awesome cuban sammiches...
and then there's Nicks shrimp parmigiana -- then there is gidiefor's pulled pork sammich from the pit barrel or my smoked brisket
- no, I dont, just full of envy. I grew up and lived in the Bristol, Plainville, New Britain area, heart of the grinder area. I have been in Houston since 1990. The food choices were just pitiful when I got here. Houston has come a long way in that time frame.
But a grinder, hoagie, sub, hero just aint happening down here.
Connecticut has grinders in the Ct River Valley and towards Rhode Island. New Haven and west towards NYC is Sub territory. Very much like NYC and North Jersey. Different bread is the biggest difference. And, the grinder rolls are all the same. I think that I remember that they come from the same bakery in 4 locations or 4 different bakeries.
My favorite grinder is a cappicola/provolone, roasted peppers, chopped lettuce and tomato. Bake the whole thing veges et all! Once cooked, oil and vinegar and a swipe of mayo. Park St Pizza in West Hartford and 2 brothers in Bristol makes them. I am sure there are other places that do.
Vito's in New Havens sub's were/are so big that it was difficult to close the sandwich. Cold subs and tough bread. Cant eat them anymore because my teeth are breaking eating soup now.
Philly hoagies - wow,are they good everywhere in South Philly. Talking about the cold ones. Blind Man's is the only name that I can remember in the Navy yard. I was stationed in South Philly. Civilian that I worked for knew all of the little joints. Folks would use the front room of their 3 floor home for a little restaurant or sandwich to go operation. Wow, a whole new world of food for me! I wonder if that is still being done. Any Philadelphia folks care to comment?
I miss that food immensely. Hopefully I will get there this year.
....but I wouldn't put it in my top 3 cheesesteak places in the area (but it's been 10 years - may have gotten better). Place is in the middle of a massive shithole with a stunning view of the Walt Whitman.
Best hoagies in my opinion are from Sarcones and Pastificio. Both in south Philly.
Thanks Chris. I was hoping that you would reply. Does South Philly still have those little Ma and Pa restaurant/to go places? Or has the dreaded health inspectors with more rigorous regulations shut them down?
For reference, I lived - mostly - on or near 12th st? and Dickinson. A few blocks south and "over" from that scene in the 1st Rocky movie where he was running through the market. I was stationed there with Marines as a mainframe computer programmer in 1971 and again in 1973. Corner of Washington and South Broad St. Marine Corps Supply Activity.
Do you know what is the street that had the Italian fruit and vegetable market? Does it still exist?
I digress. Thanks for the tips on the hoagie's.
I HAVE to make a stop in S. Philly before I croak. Maybe this spring, and also ogle (stare at in a lecherous manner) the "Hoagie Queens".
Best hoagies in my opinion are from Sarcones and Pastificio. Both in south Philly.
Thanks Chris. I was hoping that you would reply. Does South Philly still have those little Ma and Pa restaurant/to go places? Or has the dreaded health inspectors with more rigorous regulations shut them down?
For reference, I lived - mostly - on or near 12th st? and Dickinson. A few blocks south and "over" from that scene in the 1st Rocky movie where he was running through the market. I was stationed there with Marines as a mainframe computer programmer in 1971 and again in 1973. Corner of Washington and South Broad St. Marine Corps Supply Activity.
Do you know what is the street that had the Italian fruit and vegetable market? Does it still exist?
I digress. Thanks for the tips on the hoagie's.
I HAVE to make a stop in S. Philly before I croak. Maybe this spring, and also ogle (stare at in a lecherous manner) the "Hoagie Queens".
A lot of it is still there, but much is gone as well. Both those places are mom and pop places. Primos started as a mom/pop but turned into a big chain. Still a number of good small places. The Italian market isn't really Italian any more. Still a lot of the mainstay places are there (Fantes, dibrunos, Claudio's, etc.). But it's also become a hub for some really good Mexican and SE Asian markets and restaurants. And the aforementioned Paesanos is there now, which makes some amazing sandwiches. My wife is from S. Philly originally so I've been to them all!
a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
That might be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard (I realize this is just opinion and am saying it half-sarcastically) but .
Katz's pastrami is so unique that it is almost incomparable to other Pastrami's. Unlike "the best burger" or "the best pizza" where other good burgers or pizza are comparable, there is nothing comparable to a Katz's pastrami sandwich in the deli world.
a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
well I don't use real butter when I cook either so maybe that explains it. they also have a half crab/half lobster roll that is incredible.
and their mussels in garlic butter are great too.
in Maine (and New England in general) places like that are everywhere, but i liked it. We ate their three times over the years.
- no, I dont, just full of envy. I grew up and lived in the Bristol, Plainville, New Britain area, heart of the grinder area. I have been in Houston since 1990. The food choices were just pitiful when I got here. Houston has come a long way in that time frame.
But a grinder, hoagie, sub, hero just aint happening down here.
Connecticut has grinders in the Ct River Valley and towards Rhode Island. New Haven and west towards NYC is Sub territory. Very much like NYC and North Jersey. Different bread is the biggest difference. And, the grinder rolls are all the same. I think that I remember that they come from the same bakery in 4 locations or 4 different bakeries.
My favorite grinder is a cappicola/provolone, roasted peppers, chopped lettuce and tomato. Bake the whole thing veges et all! Once cooked, oil and vinegar and a swipe of mayo. Park St Pizza in West Hartford and 2 brothers in Bristol makes them. I am sure there are other places that do.
Vito's in New Havens sub's were/are so big that it was difficult to close the sandwich. Cold subs and tough bread. Cant eat them anymore because my teeth are breaking eating soup now.
Philly hoagies - wow,are they good everywhere in South Philly. Talking about the cold ones. Blind Man's is the only name that I can remember in the Navy yard. I was stationed in South Philly. Civilian that I worked for knew all of the little joints. Folks would use the front room of their 3 floor home for a little restaurant or sandwich to go operation. Wow, a whole new world of food for me! I wonder if that is still being done. Any Philadelphia folks care to comment?
I miss that food immensely. Hopefully I will get there this year.
I remember way back when...this grinder shop in Bristol (near Rockewll Park IIRC), that made the best roast beef grinders. I used to buy a big roast beef grinder twice a week and take it to the high school before wrestling weigh-ins. In those days, weigh-ins were about an hour before the meet and, in those days, we were more than 10 lbs below our normal weight. Heck, at least twice I was 10 lbs over my wrestling weight less than 24 hours before buying the grinder. After weigh-in, we would sit on a locker room bench, mindless of the smells, and I would eat that wholE thing in just a few minutes. Best meal ever!
a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
well I don't use real butter when I cook either so maybe that explains it. they also have a half crab/half lobster roll that is incredible.
and their mussels in garlic butter are great too.
in Maine (and New England in general) places like that are everywhere, but i liked it. We ate their three times over the years.
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
Some of my favorite sandwiches are from holes in the wall that'll never make that list but that should be destinations in their own right.
Some of my favorite sandwiches are from holes in the wall that'll never make that list but that should be destinations in their own right.
Roll...it's a Monday
Also the Carib Shack in VA Beach has a spectacular Cuban.
Also the three BBQ selections on that list are located in DC, Oregon and Washington State, which is patently absurd.
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Ted Berg talks about that sandwich on twitter like it saved his life lol
DiNics, and the 3rd Ave Deli in Bklyn - both make fresh ham with broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and roasted peppers - and there are a number of hole in the walls on 3rd Ave in Bklyn that make awesome cuban sammiches...
and then there's Nicks shrimp parmigiana -- then there is gidiefor's pulled pork sammich from the pit barrel or my smoked brisket
fuggetaboutit!!!
But a grinder, hoagie, sub, hero just aint happening down here.
Connecticut has grinders in the Ct River Valley and towards Rhode Island. New Haven and west towards NYC is Sub territory. Very much like NYC and North Jersey. Different bread is the biggest difference. And, the grinder rolls are all the same. I think that I remember that they come from the same bakery in 4 locations or 4 different bakeries.
My favorite grinder is a cappicola/provolone, roasted peppers, chopped lettuce and tomato. Bake the whole thing veges et all! Once cooked, oil and vinegar and a swipe of mayo. Park St Pizza in West Hartford and 2 brothers in Bristol makes them. I am sure there are other places that do.
Vito's in New Havens sub's were/are so big that it was difficult to close the sandwich. Cold subs and tough bread. Cant eat them anymore because my teeth are breaking eating soup now.
Philly hoagies - wow,are they good everywhere in South Philly. Talking about the cold ones. Blind Man's is the only name that I can remember in the Navy yard. I was stationed in South Philly. Civilian that I worked for knew all of the little joints. Folks would use the front room of their 3 floor home for a little restaurant or sandwich to go operation. Wow, a whole new world of food for me! I wonder if that is still being done. Any Philadelphia folks care to comment?
I miss that food immensely. Hopefully I will get there this year.
This times 100. It's the best sandwich in a city with a ton of great sandwiches.
There's two. There's also one in Medford.
Thanks Chris. I was hoping that you would reply. Does South Philly still have those little Ma and Pa restaurant/to go places? Or has the dreaded health inspectors with more rigorous regulations shut them down?
For reference, I lived - mostly - on or near 12th st? and Dickinson. A few blocks south and "over" from that scene in the 1st Rocky movie where he was running through the market. I was stationed there with Marines as a mainframe computer programmer in 1971 and again in 1973. Corner of Washington and South Broad St. Marine Corps Supply Activity.
Do you know what is the street that had the Italian fruit and vegetable market? Does it still exist?
I digress. Thanks for the tips on the hoagie's.
I HAVE to make a stop in S. Philly before I croak. Maybe this spring, and also ogle (stare at in a lecherous manner) the "Hoagie Queens".
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Best hoagies in my opinion are from Sarcones and Pastificio. Both in south Philly.
Thanks Chris. I was hoping that you would reply. Does South Philly still have those little Ma and Pa restaurant/to go places? Or has the dreaded health inspectors with more rigorous regulations shut them down?
For reference, I lived - mostly - on or near 12th st? and Dickinson. A few blocks south and "over" from that scene in the 1st Rocky movie where he was running through the market. I was stationed there with Marines as a mainframe computer programmer in 1971 and again in 1973. Corner of Washington and South Broad St. Marine Corps Supply Activity.
Do you know what is the street that had the Italian fruit and vegetable market? Does it still exist?
I digress. Thanks for the tips on the hoagie's.
I HAVE to make a stop in S. Philly before I croak. Maybe this spring, and also ogle (stare at in a lecherous manner) the "Hoagie Queens".
A lot of it is still there, but much is gone as well. Both those places are mom and pop places. Primos started as a mom/pop but turned into a big chain. Still a number of good small places. The Italian market isn't really Italian any more. Still a lot of the mainstay places are there (Fantes, dibrunos, Claudio's, etc.). But it's also become a hub for some really good Mexican and SE Asian markets and restaurants. And the aforementioned Paesanos is there now, which makes some amazing sandwiches. My wife is from S. Philly originally so I've been to them all!
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provolone, pepperoni, ham, capicola, spiced ham
now have to go with the Prime #4, but have to switch out the salami for pepperoni
Be a bit more specific. Where?!?! I haven't found a great one in the Lehigh Valley.
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a chicken parm sandwich (grilled or friend chicken) is the best around. Great sauces, fresh Mozz.... my go to sandwich.
Be a bit more specific. Where?!?! I haven't found a great one in the Lehigh Valley.
Vinos. In wilkes-barre. You can get a hoagie, but I get them in wraps now. Healthier, ya know?
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a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
That might be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard (I realize this is just opinion and am saying it half-sarcastically) but .
Katz's pastrami is so unique that it is almost incomparable to other Pastrami's. Unlike "the best burger" or "the best pizza" where other good burgers or pizza are comparable, there is nothing comparable to a Katz's pastrami sandwich in the deli world.
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a chicken parm sandwich (grilled or friend chicken) is the best around. Great sauces, fresh Mozz.... my go to sandwich.
Be a bit more specific. Where?!?! I haven't found a great one in the Lehigh Valley.
Vinos. In wilkes-barre. You can get a hoagie, but I get them in wraps now. Healthier, ya know?
I'm on it. Thanks!!!
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a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
well I don't use real butter when I cook either so maybe that explains it. they also have a half crab/half lobster roll that is incredible.
and their mussels in garlic butter are great too.
in Maine (and New England in general) places like that are everywhere, but i liked it. We ate their three times over the years.
But a grinder, hoagie, sub, hero just aint happening down here.
Connecticut has grinders in the Ct River Valley and towards Rhode Island. New Haven and west towards NYC is Sub territory. Very much like NYC and North Jersey. Different bread is the biggest difference. And, the grinder rolls are all the same. I think that I remember that they come from the same bakery in 4 locations or 4 different bakeries.
My favorite grinder is a cappicola/provolone, roasted peppers, chopped lettuce and tomato. Bake the whole thing veges et all! Once cooked, oil and vinegar and a swipe of mayo. Park St Pizza in West Hartford and 2 brothers in Bristol makes them. I am sure there are other places that do.
Vito's in New Havens sub's were/are so big that it was difficult to close the sandwich. Cold subs and tough bread. Cant eat them anymore because my teeth are breaking eating soup now.
Philly hoagies - wow,are they good everywhere in South Philly. Talking about the cold ones. Blind Man's is the only name that I can remember in the Navy yard. I was stationed in South Philly. Civilian that I worked for knew all of the little joints. Folks would use the front room of their 3 floor home for a little restaurant or sandwich to go operation. Wow, a whole new world of food for me! I wonder if that is still being done. Any Philadelphia folks care to comment?
I miss that food immensely. Hopefully I will get there this year.
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In comment 13318070 Pete in MD said:
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a few similar sandwiches but not any from these exact places, like:
-Had the roast pork many times at DiNic's in Philly but never John's.
-Had a po boy at Acme in NOLA. Never heard of Parkway.
-Had a few lobster rolls in Portland, ME but can't recall the names of the places. All were amazing (warm fresh lobster and butter, no mayo or canned crap.)
I think I might plan a field trip to Pop's in DC.
Mabels is one of the best lobster rolls I've had, it's in Kennebunkport, ME. The absolute best probably has to be the Raw Bar in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
PJ we are regulars to Kennebunkport and I personally think Mabels is way overrated. One of the reasons is they don't serve real butter with their lobsters.
Not a sandwich place but Bandaloop is our fav there...
well I don't use real butter when I cook either so maybe that explains it. they also have a half crab/half lobster roll that is incredible.
and their mussels in garlic butter are great too.
in Maine (and New England in general) places like that are everywhere, but i liked it. We ate their three times over the years.
their = *there
Bullshit.
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