I suspend my posting about the elections because of the grave situation with the economy which needs my immediate and undivided attention. Here is my solution to your money problems – eat at LaSala’s Deli.
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It’s been around since 1921 and is the only place that I know of where you can get a sandwich of this size for three dollars or less, served to you by the guys who can look natural on the set of Soprano’s without any additional make-up. The place is not fancy and the sandwiches and other menu items are simple, but you get your money’s worth. When it says “half-loaf” you get a half of the full-size loaf of the locally baked Italian bread, they don’t measure it in inches. On the menu you’ll find “Poor Boy”, “Rich Boy”, “Supreme”, other sandwiches and hot Italian dishes. The “Rich Boy” depicted below has 7 layers of assorted meats and cheeses with some tomatoes, pickles, mayo, mustard (I didn’t have it), and lettuce. Half-loaf is only $6 and it comes sliced in two, each half is enough food for a grown man. Quarter-loafs are also available but many times they are pre-made, so the cheaper and fresher option is to split a half-loaf with a friend or just another hungry person who like you doesn’t have any friends. Every time I go to LaSala’s I think just how many sandwiches the old man at the counter made in his life;the number is mind-boggling. Many people are regulars and probably knew him when he looked like his son looks now; the old photos on the wall follow the history of the Deli for over 80 years.
There is something special about eating out at a place with such a long history, which stayed in the family and serves honest food without trying to screw the customer. Of course they don’t need to spend the money on people like Jared to sell their food, because the food, the prices, the history, and just them being there for all these years is enough to bring the people in.
Eat at LaSala’s Deli!
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