5 Great Rhode Island Sandwiches
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thanks to all these snowstorms, we've been eating in way too much. We hit the streets this week during lunchtime, just to get out, in search of a hearty sandwich to keep us stoked for shoveling. We came back with these tasty assemblies of bread and whatnot...
Gary's Meatloaf Club
Local 121, Providence
Okay, we admit we've been writing quite a bit about this Downcity restaurant in the past few months. It's thanks to new Executive Chef Tyler Demora, whose recent gigs include a stint at a two-Michelin-star restaurant in San Francisco. Demora has just released new menus at Local 121, and his meatloaf club is among our favorites on the lunch menu. Many super-thin slices New England Grass Fed beef meatloaf are layered with smoked bacon, mixed American cheeses, and house ketchup. The meatloaf is perfectly seasoned, the bread sublime, and the whole concoction leaves you in a state of delight.
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401-274-2121
Lobster Salad BLT
White Horse Tavern, Newport
To paraphrase the classic saying, when in Rome...get the lobster salad! There is no better place to sample our local lobster than the White Horse Tavern. A recent sale has brought in a much-lauded new owner to take over from the passionate Hogans, who helped return this gem to prominence. One thing that hasn't changed is the talent in the kitchen. Chef Rich Silvia and his team use applewood smoked bacon to accent the lobster in this tasty sandwich.
26 Marlborough St.
401-849-3600
http://www.whitehorsetavern.us/
Hot Coppa Grinder
Italian Corner Deli, East Providence
We hate to give this place up. Lots of people already know how good it is and we don't like lines. This little spot is a combination market and deli with lots of great Italian specialties. They have imported pastas and sauces and whatnot, but the real stars come from the back of the shop. Freshly baked breads and imported cold cuts come together in near perfect sandwiches. We love the hot coppa with imported capicolla, provolone cheese and their addictive slasa verde. The crusty bread pulls it all together. If you are looking for a healthier option, the natural turkey sandwich is also very good.
10 Boyd Ave.
401-431-1737
The Allitalia
Sandwich Hut, Providence
The Sandwich Hut is what every classic sandwich shop should be but few ever attain. The lack of pretension is refreshing. They make great sandwiches and that's it. When we go to places like this we want a sandwich that we've had hundreds of times before.You want a good base for comparrison. The Allitalia is as good as we've ever had. Everything is fresh. Everything is classic, right down to the dressing. The saltiness of the meats is perfectly offset by the rest of the fillings. It's a real classic...just like the Hut.
1253 North Main St.
401-272-2590
The Vanderbilt
The American, Providence
This cool spot is located over in the old American Locomotive yard just around the corner from the mall and Federal Hill and it features delicious sandwiches and burgers. The interior is beautiful and helps to whet the appetite when you arrive. We had great service and the waitress suggested the Vanderbilt. This sandwich features grilled chicken, arugala, gorgonzola, parmesan and a tasty walnut pesto. It all comes together on a nice Italian bread. Like everything else we tried at the American, it was very nicely done.
555 Valley St.
401-865-6186
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