mourning farmer in the deli's prosciutto sandwich.

stjohnsatwash

Subject: mourning farmer in the deli's prosciutto sandwich.

Anyone remember the prosciutto sandwich from Farmer in Deli before it changed ownership and swore off pork? (Though I haven't checked in a few months--maybe it's back to normal by now?)

I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a similar sandwich anywhere in the area. Heck, I'd even go to Manhattan.

All I'd do at FitD was ask for the sandwich, woudln't specify a thing, and they made it the way they thought it should be made. The real key to it was that they'd LOAD IT UP with so much thinly slice prosciutto. It was really unbelievable, and then it cost, like, $6. I don't know how they made much money off of it!

I've been looking and looking, but I can't find anything that comes close. Other places slice the meat too thick, or they don't put nearly as much on, or they don't know the perfect balance of oil/mayo/whatever FitD used.

Any ideas?

stacey

Its a little out of the way but Joe Deli on Smith Street (right off the F train at Carroll St) makes the best prosciutto sandwiches around. You will fall in love with their prosciutto and cheese balls (they are addicting)!

Good luck and let me know if you try it.

chickpea

In Manhattan, but Parisi's Bakery is THE BEST. And honestly, probably not alot more than Farmer in the Deli:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/parisi-bakery-new-york

carnivore

I also love Mama Louisa's on New York Ave at Rutland Rd.

limestonekid

Subject: Re: mourning farmer in the deli's prosciutto sandwich.

stjohnsatwash wrote: Anyone remember the prosciutto sandwich from Farmer in Deli before it changed ownership and swore off pork? (Though I haven't checked in a few months--maybe it's back to normal by now?)

I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a similar sandwich anywhere in the area. Heck, I'd even go to Manhattan.

All I'd do at FitD was ask for the sandwich, woudln't specify a thing, and they made it the way they thought it should be made. The real key to it was that they'd LOAD IT UP with so much thinly slice prosciutto. It was really unbelievable, and then it cost, like, $6. I don't know how they made much money off of it!

I've been looking and looking, but I can't find anything that comes close. Other places slice the meat too thick, or they don't put nearly as much on, or they don't know the perfect balance of oil/mayo/whatever FitD used.

Any ideas?

My friend,

Have you ever checked out the Navy Yard Hero Shop on Flushing Avenue at Adelphi Street?

They have a prosciutto sandwich and they also make a lot of really good signature sandwiches. Better bread than FitD and reasonable prices too.

They're only open from 5:00AM - 3:30PM on weekdays.