Travel the USA Italian-Style

California

In Los Angeles, stop by Giamela’s for a delicious pepper steak sub.

The sub consists of shaved steak, melted cheese, and lots of pickles, onions, and diced bell pepper.

In San Francisco the Molinari Delicatessen has just the Italian sub for you, known as the Molinari Special.

You’ll get a delicious combination of mixed Italian meats like salami, mortadella, and capicola as well as provolone topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pepperoncinis. Condiments include mayo, mustard, and vinaigrette.

In Santa Monica, head for the Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery and grab onto a delicious sub known as The Godmother.

The sub consists of five popular Italian cold cuts—prosciutto, ham, capicola, mortadella, and salami—along with provolone cheese and is topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, mayo, and a heap of pepperoncini (sweet, mild chili peppers).

Illinois

To enjoy an Italian sub in Chicago, head for Bari Subs & Italian Foods.

Have an Italian sub with capicola, salami, prosciutto, and mortadella along with provolone and briny giardiniera (hot or mild). These are available 9-inch, 12-inch, or even 3-foot-long loaves.

New Jersey

When in Atlantic City, don’t pass by the Sugar Hill Sub Shop. Inside the shop, order an Italian Stallion.

You won’t see Sly Stallone or a black stallion; what you will see is a delicious hoagie topped with black pepper ham and imported Italian cold cuts like salami, prosciutto, and capicola, all topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and your choice of oil and vinegar or mayo.

Maine

In Portland, stop by Amato’s and have a delicious real Italian. (pictured above)

This delicious sandwich consists of salty salami and provolone with slices of deli ham and American cheese sprinkled with chopped veggies like green bell pepper, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and olives on a soft roll. The dressing includes olive and canola oils with a dash of salt and pepper.

Maryland

In Baltimore, have lunch at DiPasquale’s Marketplace and ask for the Real Italian.

The sandwich consists of pepper ham, mortadella, salami, and capicola along with provolone and is topped with most everything.

Massachusetts

When you’re hungry in Boston, the place to go is Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria for Monica’s Original Italian Sub.

There is plenty of deli meat like prosciutto italiano, mortadella, and Genoa salami along with provolone cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers, all sprinkled with oil and balsamic vinegar.

Missouri

When in St. Louis, take a break for lunch and have a hot salami sandwich at Gioia’s Deli.

Get your hot salami on fresh Italian bread topped with melted cheese, mustard, and onions, or have it on the scrumptious garlic cheese bread. What most customers prefer is the hot salami and pepperoni toasted on garlic cheese bread with your choice of cheese and garnish.

New York

When in New York City, leave Manhattan behind and head for Brooklyn to have a delicious sandwich at Lioni’s Italian Heroes.

Have a delicious Alyssa Milano Hero. The hero consists of a breaded chicken cutlet with prosciutto de Parma, made-from-scratch pesto sauce, and creamy mozzarella.

In Queens, have a delicious Italian sandwich at Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s Deli and ask for an Italian Combo.

The sandwich consists of five Italian meats—soppressata, pepperoni, salami, mortadella, and prosciutto—along with provolone and mayo and mustard.

Virginia

In Arlington you can have a delicious lunch at The Italian Store. The popular choice is the Milano.

The sandwich consists of lots of Genoa salami, two types of authentic Italian ham folded with provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, and zesty condiments on a hard or soft Italian roll.

Washington, D.C.

In the capital, enjoy lunch at Bub & Pops and have a delicious Bub’s Italian Hoagie.

The sandwich is packed with razor-thin meats like pepperoni and hot and sweet capicola along with provolone cheese and a sprinkle of Bub’s vinaigrette and Pecorino Romano cheese.