If it's Monday, it must be time to eat...

To turn the format of this blog a little bit on its ear, I want to share with you a recent discovery.  I needed some glass cut … and I headed over to the store on Liberty Square to get it.  I placed my order and was about to go on my way and something caught my eye.  A new deli … more than a new deli … a caterer.  A sucker for a local joint … I stuck my head inside.  Wow … was I blown away. 

I love to eat and I have had my share of interesting gastronomical experiences.  I have eaten in the souks in Bahrain and enjoyed the lamb and yogurt. I have had mozzarella in Naples that was so fresh it defies explanation.  I know where to get a shrimp po’ boy in New Orleans that will make you weep. So, I feel a little more that qualified to let you in on my opinion. 

I was dubious upon entering the place that had been a vacant storefront not more than a few months earlier when I had been there looking at the property out back.  The kitschy Marilyn Monroe prints on the wall instantly put me at ease … and I started to look over the menu. 

I went with something that seemed a little ambitious.  A roast beef wedge that incorporated bleu cheese, spinach and a dressing along with some hot peppers … but that was still served cold.  I grabbed a bag of chips and a soda … and headed out the door impressed that I had scored lunch and received change back from a ten spot. 

That hoagie/grinder/wedge/sub was the bomb. The cheese was sharp and delicious and contrasted so well with the perfectly delicious heat generated by the peppers … neither obnoxious nor subtle, they worked together to create an experience.  Great roll … which can make or break this sort of sandwich … and a well thought out and executed combination all in all.

 I will tell you one thing … I am going back. Value and creativity, a surprise, yes ... and one that I hope will continue to delight into the summer.  I have not sampled the menu enough to really give it the golden thumbs up … but I am looking forward to doing just that.  Meet me there on Tuesday … I have to meet some people at City Hall earlier and this will be on my way home … call it noon and if you tell them that Dave sent you … well, they will just think you are odd. The Livveracci may have some competition. More on that later …

Give me some feedback on this … I like to hit places off the beaten path ... and I share my opinions readily … if you think it is worthwhile … I will do a once a week sandwich report.