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A field guide to 20 great regional sandwiches of the USA
Lonely Planet ^ | 8/31/12 | Lonely Planet

Posted on 12/23/2022 2:16:25 PM PST by DallasBiff

Many American sandwiches can only be found in one very specific location or region (or restaurant), but even those that have ventured beyond their birthplaces are generally best enjoyed in their original context. Sandwich history can be layered and complicated, but, like a good sandwich, rarely dry. American sandwiches are often surrounded by unexpected controversy, and naming the definitive version of any one of these sandwiches will almost certainly spark an argument. Argue if you will, but let’s argue it over one of these 20 American regional sandwiches:

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food
KEYWORDS: primantis; sandwich
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I know this article is over 10 years old, and has some sandwiches, I never heard of like the Chow Mein in Mass and the Mother in Law in Chicago.

I can't believe they left out the ultimate "Picksburg" sammich, Primant's with the fries and slaw in the sammich.

Never been a fan of cole slaw, but I could eat Primanti's slaw by the bucket full.

1 posted on 12/23/2022 2:16:25 PM PST by DallasBiff
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To: DallasBiff

PO Boy, Cuban and Lobster roll make my list. None of the others.


2 posted on 12/23/2022 2:21:03 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: TexasGator

There is only the Cuban. All others pale in comparison. :)


3 posted on 12/23/2022 2:22:14 PM PST by The Duke (Never Retreat, Never Surrender!)
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To: DallasBiff

Fried shrimp with sweet potato fries and coleslaw!


4 posted on 12/23/2022 2:22:14 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: DallasBiff

No Philly Cheese steak? Writer must be some furriner.


5 posted on 12/23/2022 2:25:36 PM PST by sopo
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To: The Duke

But which version of Cuban sandwich?


6 posted on 12/23/2022 2:26:06 PM PST by Pollard ( >>> The Great Reset is already underway! <<<)
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To: DallasBiff
In Connecticut, we have the best sausage and pepper (with tomato sauce!) grinders.

Angelo's Pizza in North Haven in childhood. Angelo retired, the successor went bankrupt in six months, but Rosa came to Wallingford, CT and opened Rosa's Deli.


7 posted on 12/23/2022 2:26:06 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (But yet the Son of man, when he cometh, shall he find, think you, faith on earth? (Luke 18:8))
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To: Dr. Sivana

South Jersey here. Sausage, peppers&onions subs here.


8 posted on 12/23/2022 2:28:49 PM PST by mware
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To: DallasBiff
If #20 really came from Minnesota, there would have been Lutefisk involved. Unless this is the alternative to Lutefisk.

Lutefisk, Lutefisk, ya sure you betcha!

9 posted on 12/23/2022 2:30:12 PM PST by Bernard (“the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God." JFK 1-20-61)
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To: The Duke

The Cuban sandwiches I had in Florida were made with a device, sort of like a waffle iron, which squeezed and heated the sandwich. Most of the “Cuban” sandwiches I have had in California don’t use such a device.

On a visit to Florida a few years ago, I stopped at an eatery and had a Cuban sandwich and told the proprietor that now I knew I was in Florida because I was eating a real Cuban sandwich.


10 posted on 12/23/2022 2:31:04 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: DallasBiff

They missed the pepperoni roll from central WV.


11 posted on 12/23/2022 2:33:24 PM PST by meatloaf
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To: DallasBiff; woodbutcher1963; imardmd1; Tilted Irish Kilt

YES!

Beef on Weck is number one, as it should be.


12 posted on 12/23/2022 2:35:31 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Childhood in the 60’s ...Charles’ grinders in Willimantic ...Salami , “ Italian cheese “ , cabbage , tomato , olive oil , s&p ...State Line chips and a bottle of Pepsi ...Saturday afternoon lunch in summer ...


13 posted on 12/23/2022 2:37:06 PM PST by sushiman
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I love the beef on weck and it deserves to be in the top 20 BUT any sandwich list without a Primanti and DiNics pork is not valid. The raters need to get out more.


14 posted on 12/23/2022 2:40:00 PM PST by newnhdad (Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

The sausage pepper sandwiches at Nica’s or Romeo’s in New Haven also out of this world.


15 posted on 12/23/2022 2:41:34 PM PST by Languager
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To: DallasBiff
Some of those look absolutely dreadful - the ones from Rhode Island and Philadelphia especially - typical Rhode Island where the only thing good about it is the leaving it part. Same with Philadelphia. Speaking of Philly, where’s the Absolutely Awful Philly cheesesteak sandwich? The one with the Cheez Wiz onnit 🤮🤮🤮🤮

I’ve been a regular at Phillipe the Original in downtown L.A. since I was a child as was my father and grandfather since they opened in 1908 or 1916 or something- EVERYTHING there is heaven- not just the French dip with hot mustard. Get the Mac salad, pickled eggs a Dads root beer and the cherry pie. I’ve been in 49 states I my life and nowhere else compares in any way whatsoever to Philippe the Original. Everything else is trash

16 posted on 12/23/2022 2:43:49 PM PST by atc23 (The Matriarchal Society we embrace has led to masks and mandates and the cult of "safety")
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To: Fiji Hill
The Cuban sandwiches I had in Florida were made with a device, sort of like a waffle iron, which squeezed and heated the sandwich. Most of the “Cuban” sandwiches I have had in California don’t use such a device.

Outside FL (or Cuba), the key is never order a Cuban sandwich if you are not in a legit Cuban restaurant. Anywhere else, you will get the cook's "interpretation" of a Cuban. Finding a good Cuban restaurant in CA can be almost as challenging as finding a good delicatessen. Most here are no better than your supermarket deli and use the same vac-bag meats.

17 posted on 12/23/2022 2:43:59 PM PST by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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To: DallasBiff

I’ve lived in the Chicago area my entire life and have never once heard of the Mother In Law.

Al’s does make a solid beef and I prefer their giardienara over most. But as far as the beef and gravy goes, give me Portillos every time.

L


18 posted on 12/23/2022 2:48:20 PM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: metmom
metmom :" ..Beef on Weck is number one, as it should be."

Closely followed by A "Reuben sandwich" with corned beef brisket, sauerkraut,
thousand Island dressing on a lightly grilled Jewish Rye bread.

19 posted on 12/23/2022 2:51:13 PM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt
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My vote: ‘the Special’ at Joe Jost’s in Long Beach, Ca. Polish sausage, mustard, Swiss cheese and a pickle on seedless rye.

they have been Making them since 1925, three generations, one family. Very simple sandwich. Also get the egg and. 20 Oz. schooner for about 12 bucks.

Great place to hang out and shoot pool or just chat.

20 posted on 12/23/2022 2:58:51 PM PST by Michael.SF. ( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
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