RHJ/Reiber Twitter Dust up over tomatoes
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South Orange Town Hall Deli-style sloppy joes, not the ground beef-style.
Hershey's in Westfield was always famous for them too. But most good delis in NJ can make a good one.
Tom Brady doesn't eat tomatoes. They're in the nightshade family. Me? Yes, a little tomato, a little lettuce, a trace of onion. Don't get carried away. Plus salt, pepper, oregano. Sweet peppers.
LOL they’ve been in a brand new building for the last 2 or 3 years in Green Brook, literally a stones throw behind the old building.
Doesn’t have the charm of the old building, but you won’t break an ankle in the parking lot (the old building was like the moon with potholes).
Yeah, lot of places make them now - was just mentioning Town Hall Deli because they started there. Lot of places make Fat Sandwiches now, too - which is good since the grease truck lot is history.
This is a serious question?? The answer is absolutely NOT. That's just gross...
Brandywine? R U kidding me?? How about a Rutgers tomato? There is this variety you know!!! 😛
I've grown both. Brandywine wins on taste, which is not to say the Rutgers tomato isn't delicious. Rutgers tomato wins on disease resistance.
You're just not right in the head. Tomatoes are critical to a good sub and any good sub shop should have quality tomatoes. And mayo shouldn't ever be on a sub.
Agree, except I prefer the hot banana peppers over the cherry peppers on my subs/hoagies (I did grow up in SNJ)...
Yes mayo is perfect for turkey and roast beef..not that nasty fatty oil that sogs everything
I know I'm on the fence here, but on a for lack of a better word, "upscale" Italian sandwich say with real prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and smoked peppers - mayo would be an unforgiveable infamia.
Your roast beef or turkey club sort of sub you need the mayo, a ghastly omission otherwise.
I'm most wishy washy on the standard Italian of the sort you might get at our benevolent sandwich overlords, Jersey Mike's. I know mayo is not included in the "Mike's Way" preparation. I previously rejected with scorn the notion of adding mayo. But have to admit over time I've had some pretty good Italian subs with a smear of the Hellman's. Not converted - but open and questioning.
My wife does that. I usually apologize on her behalf and make it clear it’s not mine when ordering. Embarrassing and no excuse for someone who grew up in NJ.
The Italian at Jersey Mike’s on Rosemary Parmesan bread with no onions and add Mayo and bacon … you’re welcome
Deli mustard, or hotter version are an acceptable preference rather than or with mayo on turkey, roast beef and similar subs.
But I'm with those who only want clear liquids (oil vinegar) on Italian sandwiches.
By the way, when I was a kid Greasy Tony taught me the perfect Italian. Simple.
Hot Capicola, Proscuttini, Provolone
with lettuce, tomato, onion, hot and sweet peppers, oil, vinegar, and salt/pepper.
I confess I occasionally adulterate with an addition of genoa if I am in a experimental mood, and if I am feeling the need for even more salt, some ruffles.
And I prefer not a soft bun as described by the video, but one with a crisp crust.
Hot Capicola, Proscuttini, Provolone
with lettuce, tomato, onion, hot and sweet peppers, oil, vinegar, and salt/pepper.
I confess I occasionally adulterate with an addition of genoa if I am in a experimental mood, and if I am feeling the need for even more salt, some ruffles.
And I prefer not a soft bun as described by the video, but one with a crisp crust.
Lol,
Well I only spoke Italian until I went to kindergarten and this is my Aunt Pia's video, my dads sister. Over 2.6 million followers on TikTok. She and the rest of my relatives don't understand my dislike of tomatoes. I do love tomato sauce/gravy or whatever people want to call it.
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