Say arrivederci to yet another San Francisco institution. Corsagna Deli, an old-school, family-run Italian staple that has fed generations of Cow Hollow locals, is calling it quits after nearly half a century — with its owner lamenting that customers would rather line up for the latest overpriced food fad. The pint-sized Union St. institution will … Read more
People wait all year for the Feast of San Gennaro. Vendors pay thousands of dollars for the chance to be there. And then, almost overnight, Little Italy comes alive. Food stands spring up along 11 blocks, the smell of sausage and peppers fills the air, music spills into the streets and an estimated million people … Read more
The favorite sandwich of legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is remarkably simple: cheese on bread — but not just any cheese. “What is the best sandwich?” late-night television host Stephen Colbert asked Starr during a 2021 appearance on “The Late Show.” “I don’t have a lot of them anymore, but cheese,” Starr answered. He said … Read more
The big cheese is back in town. America’s oldest cheese shop, the famed Little Italy staple Alleva that dates back to 1892, is reopening Sunday in Chelsea Market. Alleva, which was on the corner of Mulberry and Grand Streets for 130 years, closed in March 2023 after its owner, Karen King, fell behind in rent payment … Read more
If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has to be the PB&J. Sweet and salty, inexpensive, easy to make (maybe the first sandwich many kids make for themselves?), peanut butter and jelly is as close to iconic as a sandwich can get. It’s been 125 years since the … Read more
Walk onto the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and you’ll eventually find your way toward the food court area, where on most days during this year’s U.S. Open you’ll be met by a long line of fans waiting to get their hands on a $38 sandwich that has been the … Read more
Pita pilgrimage. A beloved Glendale deli has been hailed as “sandwich heaven” by the New York Times. Famed for their day-making, budget-breaking brisket basturma sandwich, Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli opened earlier this year in a former strip mall donut shop. Chef Arthur Grigoryan has staunchly defended his viral, violently contested, $38 sandwich from critics … Read more
A Subway employee’s routine closing-shift video has gone viral online, giving the public a rare look at how the sandwich chain’s iconic bread is made. The video, posted with the caption, “POV: you work a closing shift @subway,” showcases the rhythmical, clattering, and strangely satisfying sounds of restaurant prep and clean-up. However, it’s the opening … Read more
A beloved LA institution that has been slinging sandwiches for over a century has been crowned California’s most iconic sandwich shop, beating out the Golden State’s countless trendy delis and viral lunch spots. In a new nationwide roundup of the most famous sandwich destinations in every state, Business Insider tapped Philippe the Original as the … Read more
It’s a hot dog. It’s a sandwich. It’s a…SubDog. But some suggest the sausage looks more like a real-life submarine, asking, “Why is it gray?” Subway Canada is hoping its new SubDog — a nearly half-pound all-beef hot dog served on the chain’s signature bread and loaded with customizable toppings — will settle the age-old … Read more
It’s going to be a salty and sweet summer. A Jersey Shore eatery is making waves for their new spin on a breakfast classic — wrapping a funnel cake around the famous pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich. Boardwalk Bandit in Bradley Beach is whipping up the $16 delicacy, which consists of three slices of pork … Read more
The boss of Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks wore a “Philly Sucks” T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks. Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario’s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers … Read more
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
The latest cult sandwich spot in Los Angeles isn’t tucked inside a trendy strip mall or an influencer trap — it’s hiding in an industrial corner of Santa Clarita, next to warehouses and storage units. Chef James Dalton — the longtime private chef to Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts — quietly opened Table 504 last week, … Read more
Firehouse Subs is handing out free sandwiches — but only if your name is “in the Mike family.” The popular sub chain, which has more than 1,200 locations in the US, revealed that it would give away medium sandwiches on May 6 to anyone named “Michael” or any variation, including “Mike,” “Mikey,” “Micheala,” “Michelle,” “Michele” … Read more
Panera Bread’s latest menu item is drawing backlash online, as employees of the chain are claiming the new item leads to perfectly good bread and extra salad being tossed in the trash. The fast-casual chain’s new Salad Stuffers, which launched April 8, are marketed as “a bread bowl for your salad.” But workers posting on Reddit claim … Read more
Burger King is sliding into the slider game. The fast-food chain announced that it will test a new “King Size Sliders Box” for a limited time — but it’s only available in two cities. From April 14 through May 4, BK will be testing the king size sliders in Portland, OR, and Columbus, OH. Burger … Read more
A Los Angeles sandwich shop has been crowned the best in California — but fans of cold cuts should cover their eyes. Maciel’s Plant Butcher, which whips up vegan-only creations in Highland Park, was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America, according to a recent ranking by Only In Your State. The … Read more
America’s favorite sandwich giant is cutting a key perk of its loyalty program — and fans aren’t happy. Subway’s Sub Club has been allowing members to earn a free footlong sandwich for every three footlongs they buy through the Sub Club’s stamp program. Starting April 1, that benefit is gone — according to a report from Restaurant … Read more
It was the hero we don’t deserve. An Irish airplane passenger has sworn off flying Aer Lingus after being served the “world’s worst sandwich,” which was almost devoid of filling and scarcely bigger than his thumb. “It lacked the basic quality of what it is to be a sandwich,” Oisín Breen, 40, who works as … Read more