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| - What looks more like a Boston pub, this corner sandwich bar sits like a gathering hole for Zeus: locals weaving stories, food fit for gods, and ladies serving with magic.
I entered and it was clear on this weekday that I was an out of towner. Lost and staring at the board, the locals bellowed "foeget tha... Set don heer at the baar". Immediately, a lady at the bar welcomed me with "first time? Where you from".
Immediately, the fun began as she spun tales of who likes what, what she likes, what not to do, and then she dropped the boom when I asked about the Cole slaw and mayo: "no mayo here and you are doing it with our slaw. Not an option. We will swap it if you don't fall in love". Another lady said, " camon Chicago, we ain't lettin you not do slaw"
So I did.
My Choices
1) Turkey and Cheese with Bacon added (server rec on bacon)
--- the turkey is fresh and melts in your mouth. It is comparable to a Chicago Jewish deli
--- the bread is fresh and flavorful but meant to compliment not dominate.
--- the difference maker is the perfect ratio of cheese, slaw, tomatoes, and fries. She was right! The slaw is killer as a salt and vinegar. With the fries piled high on there, yes that is part of it, you can't go wrong. I was blown away
--- the bacon was delicious and a great addition. She said an egg is the killer topper and I should have added it
2) Cheese Sandwich with egg added (server rec on egg)
--- same as above but the cheese blend of four works perfectly. I would have liked it melted more but this isn't a grilled cheese.
--- wouldn't get this again not because it wasn't delicious but it isn't comparable to what is possible with the others
--- PERFECT for kids!!! One and split
--- egg was a definite quality addition done medium without asking
Others
I didn't get anything else as that was more than enough. I ate 1/2 of each. Locals said brisket or hot sausage are the stuff!
Tips
1) listen to them!
2) keep slaw
3) if you are new, tell them and then listen to them!
The conversations, stories, and food will bring me back. They took me under their wings and spent well over an hour spinning with me. Pirates vs Cubs, Pitt vs ND, pirates vs Cubs, food, fitness, and food.
And then, they brought me free doughnuts from next door! Awesome place and spirit!
Go there. Live amongst the gods!!!
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