Call it a Grinder or a Sub or a Hero or a Hogie, it's still a good sandwich.
Decided to try Rudino's over the Christmas holidays but they took an extended break but we did manage to make it by today.
It's is a tiny strip mall that butts right up to Old Statesville Rd so traffic is tight. Once you get inside, it rather spartan but I did observe that most of their business is either carry out or delivery.
Primary items served are Grinders (Subs) made with fresh baked bread and cuts of meat. Most shops have 6" and 12" as their standard size but Rudino's standard sizes are 9" and 18". They don't skimp on the fillings either.
My wife had the Angus Grinder and it was quite impressive. She enjoyed it and her only comment wa that she wished they had put the veggies on the sandwich prior to putting it in the oven as opposed to putting raw veggies on at the end.
I had a 9" Meatball Grinder that was very good but unfortunately did not have a bold robust flavor that jumped out. The Marinara could have had a bit more zest to it and it would have been perfect.
Staff is very nice and efficient. When we placed our order, they had it back to us in just a few minutes. Both sandwiches were still hot out of the oven and I do mean hot.
Good place and I will be back.