Dominic’s has delicious sandwiches so when I saw that they had their own version of a Chicago Italian Beef ($8.50), I knew that I had to try it. Based on the quality of their sandwiches, I was expecting it to be very good. I was hoping that it would be authentic, but I knew that it wouldn’t be (the fact that they promote it is “Chicago Style” was a good hint).
Even though it can’t compare to Mr. Beef on Orleans (in Chicago), it was really good. The beef was tasty and the juice had a great flavor due to the herbs and the garlic. When I ordered it, the sandwich maker just spooned a little juice on it. I asked her for more, but only got a tiny bit more, so I asked her to pour it over both sides of the bread. As she was doing this, one of the guys in back told me that they could dunk the bread if I wanted. Normally, I would have taken him up on this, but since I was on my way to work and didn’t want the juice to end up all over my shirt, I didn’t.
Verdict: Another delicious sandwich from Dominic’s, but my quest for an authentic Chicago Italian Beef in Boston continues!
sandwich, waltham
sandwich, waltham
Before heading to the Belgian Beer Fest several weeks back, PK and I were planning to have one last meal at King Fung Garden’s Chinatown location. (I’m still sad about the fact they are now under new ownership.) Unfortunately, we did not get motivated early enough so we decided to get a quick lunch somewhere a bit closer. We decided to keep it cheap so we went to Francesca’s Espresso Bar.
Since we were planning on getting a few waffles during the fest, we split the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich (chicken, prosciutto, pesto, provolone, and spinach; $7.50) and a Raspberry Lime Rickey ($2.50). For $7.50, we got a good deal. The quality of the ingredients were great, and after eating my half, I was close to full. So, if you are not too hungry, half a sandwich and a dessert should be enough food. Oh, the Raspberry Lime Rickey was delicious! Almost as good as the old Spar’s rickeys.
Verdict: A very good sandwich and a great (but pricey) Rasberry Lime Rickey.
P.S. I received a few emails asking when I’m going to be done writing about this sandwich kick…I promise that I’ll be done soon.
Cheap, South End, sandwich
Boston, food, sandwich, South End
The other week, PK and I checked out the new City Feed on Centre St. I have never been to their original location since if I am on that side of JP, I usually find myself at La Papusa, Yelli’s (sp?), Cafe Miami, or Alex’s Chimis.
I can’t really comment on the grocery store part since I didn’t pay much attention to the shelves. I was too focused on the sandwiches.
PK got a Eight Fold Path (tofu, hoisin, cilantro, mint, carrots, cucumber, peanuts; $6.29) which we both liked.
I got a Prosciutto di Parma (mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar; $8.99). The thing that confuses me most about the sandwich is its name since there is no prosciutto on the sandwich (or in the list of ingredients on their sandwich board). Besides that, the sandwich tasted exactly as one would expect based on the ingredients.
Verdict: While PK’s sandwich was good (and fairly priced), my sandwich was a joke for almost $9 (yeah, I should’ve known better when I ordered it). If I’m going to spend that much on a sandwich, I really expect a lot more when it comes to ingredients and/or flavor.
P.S. Sorry for only taking a picture of half of each sandwich…We had already eaten half by the time I took them.
Jamaica Plain, sandwich
city feed, Jamaica Plain, sandwich
Since Salem’s Italian Sub was so tasty, I thought that I should try Casa d’Italiana’s to find out how their Italian sub compares.
Like Salem, Casa d’Italiana is in Waltham. It’s a lot smaller, but, unlike Salem, they make their own pasta!
On to the sub…While it was good, it was not as good as the sub at Salem. I think that it was due to the meat. I’m not sure if this had to do with quality or that they didn’t use as many spicy meats.
Verdict: Not bad, but nowhere as good as Salem’s Italian Sub.
Italian, sandwich, waltham
Italian, sandwich, waltham
For some reason, I’ve been on a sandwich kick lately. I don’t know why since I’m not really a fan of sandwiches, but in the past month or so I’ve gotten sandwiches from:
- City Feed (JP)
- Casa d’Italia (Waltham)
- Serino’s Italian Food (Hyde Park)
- Salem Italian Food (Yeah, I know that I already posted this one; Waltham)
- Carl’s Steak Subs (Waltham)
- Francesca’s Espresso Bar (South End)
- Dominic’s (Waltham)
I just wanted to warn you that you better get ready for an onslaught of sandwich reviews over the next week or two.
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