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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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To: DallasBiff
beef on weck


61 posted on 12/23/2022 4:03:44 PM PST by mylife (And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids...)
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To: Mean Daddy

Assume your speaking of Runza. Never had the chili and rolls.


62 posted on 12/23/2022 4:03:52 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: MisterArtery
How t9 know if you are near Acme's:


63 posted on 12/23/2022 4:05:24 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: atc23
Phillipe's is indeed a great place. I need to go back soon.

Have you ever been to the Eastside Deli on Alpine? I hear they have great meatball subs.

64 posted on 12/23/2022 4:05:45 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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To: Lurker
I’ve lived in the Chicago area my entire life and have never once heard of the Mother In Law.

Lifelong Chicago resident here too. A small hot dog stand called Fat Johnnie’s at 72nd and Western Ave. sold them. Had a few Mother-in-laws, was told they are so called because they give you heartburn.

65 posted on 12/23/2022 4:05:55 PM PST by dznutz
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To: sushiman
State Line chips

Boys and girls . . . Girls and boys,
Everybody loves
State Line Potato Chips
66 posted on 12/23/2022 4:06:40 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: ETCM

Have you had the Cuban sandwich at Porto’s? I had it once and it was OK, but I have nothing to compare it to.


67 posted on 12/23/2022 4:06:57 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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To: atc23
nowhere else compares in any way whatsoever to Philippe the Original. Everything else is trash

It sounds to me like you may not really like sandwiches if only one place in the whole continental U.S. gets it "right" and everything else is "trash".

I have my favorites, but even a mediocre sub can be pretty darn good.
68 posted on 12/23/2022 4:09:44 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: metmom

Yes. Roast beef on kummmelweck... Heaven. When we visit family in western NY we go to Beef And Barrel in Olean as often as possible just for this.


69 posted on 12/23/2022 4:10:16 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: DesertRhino
Or you can get an LGBT: Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, and Tomato.

But even if they offer it for free, don't add on the Q, I or A.

70 posted on 12/23/2022 4:10:43 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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To: Languager
The sausage pepper sandwiches at Nica’s or Romeo’s in New Haven also out of this world.

I am sure. I am just not familiar with them, and Rosa's is down the street from the house I grew up in.
71 posted on 12/23/2022 4:10:48 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: who_would_fardels_bear
Have you ever been to the Eastside Deli on Alpine? I hear they have great meatball subs.

I love the Eastside Deli, an Italian deli owned and operated by an Italian family for decades. They do, indeed, have great meatball subs.

72 posted on 12/23/2022 4:12:42 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: Lee Enfield

The Owl Cafe in San Antonio, NM has great green chile burgers.


73 posted on 12/23/2022 4:13:38 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: ETCM

“as challenging as finding a good delicatessen.”

We used to like Roxie’s Deli in Thousand Oaks, but I’m not sure if it’s even there any more.

Also in Thousand Oaks, for Mexican food, we liked Lupe’s. That IS gone now.


74 posted on 12/23/2022 4:13:38 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: jjotto

Virtually every small town bar/restaurant has the breaded tenderloin on the menu.

I personally like the ones that are pounded very thin so they are a bit crispy.

I know others like them thicker. To each his/her own.


75 posted on 12/23/2022 4:13:42 PM PST by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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To: DallasBiff

As far as I can tell, the Mother In Law is somewhat a newish sandwich created by Mexican immigrants to Chicago and is now popular. It sounds yummy. Also respect whoever gave it the name.


76 posted on 12/23/2022 4:14:00 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: DesertRhino

Agree, its a stupid list without a mention of Rueben or Philly Cheesesteak.


77 posted on 12/23/2022 4:17:22 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: KC_Conspirator
As far as I can tell, the Mother In Law is somewhat a newish sandwich created by Mexican immigrants to Chicago and is now popular.

The Mother in Law has been around in Chicago since at least the mid 1980’s when I first tried one. It was the guy behind the counter who told me they were called that because they give you heartburn.

78 posted on 12/23/2022 4:20:19 PM PST by dznutz
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To: KC_Conspirator

Yes, it’s a treat. Google it. There was some celebrity chef recently in Lincoln, Nebraska to try it out but didn’t do it right.


79 posted on 12/23/2022 4:21:09 PM PST by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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To: dznutz

“Had a few Mother-in-laws, was told they are so called because they give you heartburn.”

That’s so Chicago. LOL.

L


80 posted on 12/23/2022 4:23:59 PM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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