I Tried The Best Sandwich In America

Joshua Weissman
19 May 202420:00

Summary

TLDRIn a quest to find America's greatest sandwich, the video embarks on a journey across eight cities, sampling top contenders based on Instagram poll results. From Louisiana's Po' Boy to Chicago's Italian beef and New York's Reuben, each regional specialty is scrutinized. Highlights include a shrimp Po' Boy from a Louisiana local secret, a Cubano with a perfect bread from La Segunda in Tampa, and an Italian beef from Mr. Beef in Chicago. The search culminates in Philadelphia, where Angelo's Philly Cheesesteak, with its exceptional bread and perfectly seasoned meat, claims the title of the best sandwich, earning a remarkable 9.5 rating.

Takeaways

  • 🗽 The video is about a quest to find the greatest sandwich in America, focusing on regional specialties.
  • 📊 The selection of sandwiches was based on a poll on Instagram, incorporating votes and reputable sources.
  • 🍤 The Po' Boy from Louisiana, specifically from 'Guys PoBoy', was highly praised for its perfectly seasoned fried shrimp and generous toppings.
  • 🥪 The Cubano sandwich from Florida, particularly from a place that started in a shipping container, was noted for its balance of flavors and fresh ingredients.
  • 🌭 The Italian beef sandwich from Chicago, with a notable mention of 'Mr. Beef', was celebrated for its juicy and seasoned beef, although the bread's texture was a point of contention.
  • 🍞 The Reuben sandwich from Omaha, Nebraska, was highlighted as potentially the original, with 'Crescent Moon' offering a contender for the best Reuben in America.
  • 🏆 The Philly Cheesesteak from Philadelphia emerged as the top-rated sandwich, with 'Angelo's' taking the lead for its perfect bread, seasoned meat, and overall excellence.
  • 🏙️ The video features a range of cities across the United States, each contributing a unique sandwich to the competition.
  • 🏆 The final verdict was determined by a combination of taste, presentation, and customer reviews, with a special emphasis on the quality of ingredients and preparation.
  • 📹 The video provides a detailed review of each sandwich, including the viewer's personal experience and interaction with the food.
  • 🎥 The script is from a video, suggesting a visual component that would accompany the described food journey and reviews.

Q & A

  • What is the main objective of the video?

    -The main objective of the video is to find the greatest sandwich in America by visiting eight cities and trying various regional sandwiches based on votes from an Instagram poll.

  • Which sandwich received the fifth most votes in the Instagram poll?

    -The Po' Boy sandwich from Louisiana received the fifth most votes in the Instagram poll.

  • What are the key ingredients of a traditional Po' Boy sandwich?

    -A traditional Po' Boy sandwich typically includes fried shrimp, fully dressed on a Po' Boy roll, with toppings like fresh tomato, lettuce, and mayo.

  • What is the significance of the sandwich from Guys Po' Boy in the video?

    -Guys Po' Boy is highlighted as a local secret in Louisiana, known for their shrimp Po' Boy, and it sets a high standard for the sandwiches tested in the video with an initial rating of 8.5.

  • Which sandwich was the fourth most voted for in the Instagram poll?

    -The Cubano sandwich from Florida was the fourth most voted for in the Instagram poll.

  • What makes the Cuban bread in the video special?

    -The Cuban bread in the video is special because it is made the old school way with a Palmetto Leaf, which creates a unique split in the bread, and it is fresh and flaky.

  • What is the most iconic sandwich in Chicago according to the video?

    -The most iconic sandwich in Chicago according to the video is the Italian beef, which is served on a roll dunked in the au jus.

  • Which place was credited with inventing the Italian beef?

    -Al's Beef is credited with inventing the Italian beef, as mentioned in the video.

  • What was the highest rating given to an Italian beef sandwich in the video?

    -The highest rating given to an Italian beef sandwich in the video was 9.2 for Mr. Beef.

  • Which sandwich received the most votes and was considered for the final taste test in the video?

    -The Philly cheese steak received the most votes and was considered for the final taste test in the video.

  • What was the final verdict on the best sandwich in the video?

    -The final verdict on the best sandwich in the video was the Philly cheese steak from Angelo's, with a rating of 9.5.

Outlines

00:00

🥪 America's Greatest Sandwich Quest Begins

The video embarks on a journey to find America's greatest sandwich, starting with a poll on Instagram to determine regional favorites. The host visits eight cities to taste and rate iconic sandwiches, beginning with the Po' Boy in Louisiana. The search kicks off at a local secret spot, 'Guys Po'Boy', known for their shrimp Po'Boy, which impresses with its fresh, perfectly seasoned ingredients. The host also visits 'Domal Lisis', a historic bar turned food joint, and 'Parkway', a more touristy location, both offering their own takes on the Po' Boy. The segment concludes with the host's ratings for each place, with 'Guys Po'Boy' leading the pack.

05:01

🏖️ Exploring Florida's Iconic Cubano Sandwich

The video moves to Florida to investigate the Cubano sandwich, a simple yet iconic dish with Cuban bread, ham, roast pork, mustard, and pickles. The host visits 'Sang', a place that started in a shipping container and is now renowned for its Cubano, known for its brined ham and marinated roast pork. The sandwich is praised for its balance of flavors and textures. Next, the host visits the historic 'Columbia Restaurant' in Tampa, which claims to have the oldest recorded Cubano recipe. Despite a long wait, the host finds the sandwich disappointing due to dry roast pork and unmelted cheese. The final stop is at 'La Segunda Central Bakery', a Cuban bread institution, where the host enjoys the best bread on any sandwich so far, although the cheese remains unmelted. The segment ends with a tie between 'Sang' and 'La Segunda' for the best Cubano.

10:02

🍖 The Search for Chicago's Best Italian Beef

The quest continues in Chicago for the Italian beef sandwich, a beloved street food featuring thinly sliced beef served on a dunked roll. The host visits 'Owl', claimed to be the inventor of the Italian beef, and finds the sandwich juicy and flavorful, although a bit one-note. 'Portillos' is next, a widely accessible chain with a messier but more flavorful sandwich, marred by overcooked peppers and mushy bread. The final stop is 'Mr. Beef', where the host, despite potential bias, finds the sandwich to be the best of the day with its perfect seasoning, tender beef, and fresh ingredients, earning a high rating of 9.2.

15:02

🍞 Omaha's Original Reuben and L.A.'s Iconic Sandwiches

The video shifts to Omaha, Nebraska, to try the Reuben sandwich at 'Crescent Moon', which claims to have the original recipe. The host enjoys the sandwich's crispy toast, tender corned beef, and Thousand Island dressing, awarding it an 8. The journey then takes a brief detour to Los Angeles, where the host visits 'Langer's Deli' for another traditional Reuben. The host finds the bread moist and the corned beef flavorful, but the sandwich lacks salt and Russian dressing, resulting in a lower score of 7. The segment concludes with a visit to 'Catus', a highly voted location, where the host is disappointed by the overpriced and undersalted Reuben, which does not live up to its reputation.

🥩 Philadelphia's Legendary Philly Cheesesteak

The final leg of the journey leads to Philadelphia to taste the Philly cheesesteak, the most voted-for sandwich on the list. The host starts at 'John's Roast Pork', where the cheesesteak impresses with its chewy roll, well-seasoned meat, and perfect provolone, earning an 8.5. The next stop is 'Dandro', a place with a lot of local fame, but the host finds the sandwich lacking in salt and overly sweetened by onions, giving it a barely passing score. The video concludes at 'Angelo's', where the host is blown away by the perfect bread, seasoned meat, and creamy provolone that forms a sauce with the mayo. This cheesesteak receives a staggering 9.5, making it not only the best of the trip but also one of the best sandwiches the host has ever tasted, redeeming Philadelphia in the host's eyes.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Melting Pot

The term 'Melting Pot' refers to a social environment where diverse cultures, ethnicities, and ideas blend together to form a cohesive whole. In the context of the video, it highlights America's reputation for blending culinary traditions from around the world to create innovative and diverse food, particularly sandwiches. The script mentions America as a 'Melting Pot of culinary Innovation, and creation,' emphasizing the variety and creativity found in American sandwiches.

💡Regional sandwich

A 'Regional sandwich' is a type of sandwich that is specific to a certain geographical area or culture and is often emblematic of that region's culinary identity. The video's theme revolves around finding the 'greatest sandwich in America,' with a focus on regional sandwiches as voted by the audience. Examples from the script include the 'Po Boys' from Louisiana and the 'Cubano' from Florida, showcasing the diversity of regional flavors across the United States.

💡Poll

A 'Poll' is a survey used to gather opinions or votes on a particular subject. In the script, the host mentions having 'thrown up a poll on Instagram' to determine which regional sandwich is considered the best by the audience. This approach is used to engage the audience and make the search for America's greatest sandwich interactive and community-driven.

💡Po Boys

Po Boys, also known as Po' Boy sandwiches, are a traditional sandwich from Louisiana. They typically consist of fried seafood, meat, or a combination, served on French bread and dressed with various toppings. The script describes the Po Boys as a quintessential part of Louisiana's culinary culture, with specific mention of a shrimp Po Boy being a local favorite.

💡Cubano

The 'Cubano' is a popular sandwich originating from Cuba but widely embraced in Florida, particularly in Miami and Tampa. It is made with Cuban bread, ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. The script discusses the Cubano as one of the most iconic sandwiches in America, with a focus on its simplicity and the importance of the ingredients' quality.

💡Italian Beef

Italian Beef refers to a sandwich that consists of thinly sliced beef that has been slow-cooked in a flavorful broth, typically served on a roll that has been dipped in the same juices. It is a signature street food of Chicago. The video script highlights the Italian Beef as one of the top contenders for the best sandwich in America, with a visit to a historic Chicago establishment known for inventing the dish.

💡Reuben

A 'Reuben' is a classic sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, served on rye bread that may be grilled or toasted. The script reveals that contrary to popular belief, the Reuben was not invented in New York but in Omaha, Nebraska. The Reuben is also highlighted as a strong contender for the best sandwich in the video.

💡Philly Cheese Steak

The 'Philly Cheese Steak' is a sandwich native to Philadelphia, consisting of thinly sliced beefsteak, sautéed onions, and melted cheese, usually provolone, on an Italian roll. The script emphasizes the Philly Cheese Steak as the number one most voted for sandwich on the list, with a particular focus on finding the best version in Philadelphia.

💡Voted for

The phrase 'voted for' indicates that the items or places discussed in the video were chosen based on audience preferences, as expressed through voting. The script frequently mentions this term, as the entire premise of the video is to find the greatest sandwich in America by following the results of a poll where viewers voted for their favorite regional sandwiches.

💡Sandwich Ranking

The concept of 'Sandwich Ranking' refers to the process of evaluating and comparing different types of sandwiches to determine which is considered the best. The video's main theme is a journey to rank various regional sandwiches based on factors like taste, quality of ingredients, and popularity, as evidenced by the audience's votes and the host's personal tasting experiences.

Highlights

America is home to some of the greatest sandwiches in the world.

A poll on Instagram determined the best regional sandwich in America.

The journey takes us to eight cities across America.

Po Boys are a must-try in Louisiana, with fried shrimp being a popular choice.

Guys PoBoy is a local secret in Louisiana known for their shrimp pooy.

Domal Lisis is a 106-year-old bar famous for its food.

Parkway is a more touristy place known for its jumbo shrimp Po Boy.

The Cubano sandwich is iconic in Florida, with simple yet impactful ingredients.

Sang is a highly voted Cubano place in Florida, known for its brined ham and marinated roast pork.

Columbia Restaurant in Tampa is the oldest recorded Cubano sandwich location.

La Segunda Central Bakery is an institution for Cuban bread, producing 18,000 loaves a day.

Italian beef is a definitive Chicago street food, served in a dunked roll.

Owl, the alleged inventor of Italian beef, offers a traditional and juicy sandwich.

Portillos is a widely accessible Italian Beef restaurant with a diverse flavor profile.

Mr. Beef is a reigning champion for Italian beef, known for its fresh and aromatic ingredients.

The Reuben, claimed to be invented in Omaha, features corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.

Crescent Moon in Omaha suggests they have the original Reuben recipe.

Langer's Deli offers a traditional Reuben with double-baked rye bread.

Catus is known for its high-volume of votes and long waiting times for a Reuben.

Philadelphia's Philly cheese steak is the most voted for sandwich on the list.

John's Roast Pork offers a Philly cheese steak with a soft, toasty roll and well-seasoned meat.

Dandro is a place constantly in the Philadelphia Philly cheese steak conversation.

Angelo's is the most voted for Philly cheese steak location, with perfectly seasoned meat and the best bread.

Angelo's Philly cheese steak is rated a 9.5, making it the greatest sandwich of the journey.

Transcripts

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as a Melting Pot of culinary Innovation

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and creation it is no secret that

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America is home to some of the greatest

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sandwiches in the world and so that's

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why we're going to find the greatest

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sandwich in America so I threw up a poll

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on Instagram asking you for what you

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think the best Regional sandwich in

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America is and it could be anywhere

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we'll go we based that poll off of a

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reputable article added a couple more

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just for extra and the results are in

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and this journey is going to take us to

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eight cities Across America to find what

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we're looking for with all that being

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said let's begin at the fifth bottom

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most voted for sandwich Po Boys you can

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only have a true one if you start off in

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Louisiana that's where we are it's kind

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of a way of life here you can have them

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however you want Choose Your Own

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Adventure you could do shrimp you can do

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beef you can do a mix of the

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[Music]

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two we moved uh we can't get away from

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the music we really tried we tried for a

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long time so enjoy the music while you

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can we're getting the pooy the same way

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across the board for every single place

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that we go to and that is fried shrimp

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fully dressed on a PoBoy roll for every

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single spot so with all that said let's

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begin in our first spot guys this is a

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local secret it's not talked about

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enough it's guys PoBoy they're famous

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for their shrimp pooy I've been here

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before by the way I really like this guy

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it's literal Mom and Pop Shop little

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blue building they're here every day

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every time I come here and the product

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is always incredible cheers oh God I'm

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nervous for the other sandwiches we're

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starting on a remarkable High every

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little shrimp feels like it was made

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love to crunchy light bin wispy breading

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but you guys know how I feel about salt

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and the salt levels in this sandwich are

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quite literally perfect everything was

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fried fresh it's super hot shrimp's

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cooked nicely it's got like a seasoning

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to it it's not just salt obviously the

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bread is soft it just all makes sense

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but what I really like is they don't

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skimp on all the toppings it's loaded

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with fresh tomato lettuce I'm a big Mayo

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guy they load it up with the Mayo

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without the Mayo the sandwich wouldn't

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be what it is everything is what I want

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it to be honestly this sandwich is

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immediately starting us off at 8.5 I

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rarely give eights we're going to need a

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really good sandwich to beat this moving

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on okay so we're at domal lisis a

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familyowned neighborhood bar which then

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added food but their food might be as

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legendary as the bar I will say this

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place is 106 years old only slightly

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older than me it looks good the shrimp

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are small like little baby shrimp I

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can't complain about that I like that

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it's pretty good I have some thoughts on

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it the shrimp are cooked actually more

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nicely here I will say a little more

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juicy if you will breading's crisp it's

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not overcooked which I appreciate

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sometimes when people fry shrimp they go

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too long they a little too dark this is

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nice bread chewy crisp on the outside

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actually spicing salty bread but I do

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like it my one Coral so I wish the

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shrimp had a little more seasoning on

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them they're not necessarily UND salted

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but they do kind of get lost in the

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flavor of the ketchup and the Mayo not

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perfect but it's very good and I would

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100% come back here I think it's

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deserving of a strong standing 6.5

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moving on okay we're at Parkway a little

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different of a Vibe it's maybe

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considered the more touristy place can

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you tell I can I don't want to go home

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we're going to wait in line now for 400

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years see you in a second we got the

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sandwich it actually wasn't that bad we

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managed to time this out so good I you

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can probably see the line from here we

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waited maybe 10 15 minutes got it in no

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big deal now it's looking more like 45

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to an hour this better stand up to that

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and I will say visually in comparison to

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the other two this definitely stands up

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for being a more potentially touristy

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location that's been there for 113 years

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supposedly approached by Beyonce and

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Barack Obama that's pretty high up there

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this is pretty good one thing I like

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about this they really load you up on

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the shrimp they're not skimping at all

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and these shrimp are big these are jumbo

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shrimp not the little baby ones we got

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before they're not seasoned as nicely as

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guys but they are seasoned salt levels

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are pretty good I just would have liked

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a little more seasoning in general maybe

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like 5% more the Mayo's present I do

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kind of wish it was a little more evenly

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spread some bites you get mayo some

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bites you don't which I don't love I'd

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like it to be more even same thing with

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the pickles you got two back here so

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you're basically going to have to eat

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half this sandwich before you get to any

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pickles look that's just me being anal I

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get it they're moving quick so totally

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fine this they much just really close to

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the guys one but is it better the shrimp

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are cooked a little bit better in this

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but they're not seasoned as nicely the

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bread is pretty much the same it's chewy

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on the outside fluffy on the inside it's

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kind of got everything else I give this

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a solid 7.5 this is a great sandwich and

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guys wins out of the three that you

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voted for so far moving on to our next

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sandwich and it begins in Florida

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there's an iconic sandwich here the

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Cubano this was the fourth most voted

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for sandwich on the list it's a pretty

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simple sandwich it's Cuban Bread Butter

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pressed and toasted but what's in

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between is what matters which is

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typically a salty cured pork ham roast

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pork mustard and pickles sometimes Mayo

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so although it's a simple sandwich I'm

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glad it's on this list because I would

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argue that it's one of the most iconic

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sandwiches in America specifically in

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Florida we're going to be visiting some

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places in Miami and nint Tampa based off

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of your votes so let's begin we're at

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sang this place started in 2017 of a

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shipping container and today is

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considered one of the best and was the

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most voted for Cubano place in the

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entire Florida area supposedly they

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brine their ham for days and marinate

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the rose pork for 24 hours they also

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hold a Michelin bib Gourmand since 2022

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you hear that this looks like a sticker

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that you would put to wrap around a

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cigar this looks remarkably good the ham

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looks fresh sliced it's juicy but also

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the roast pork the moho pork I thought

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it was going to be like shredded but it

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looks like they slow roast it chill it

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and then slice it wow it's actually

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really good I'm not going to lie Cubanos

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are good I make them I eat them I'm a

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fan of them but I I've also felt like

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they are a little overrated sometimes

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cuz like oh it's ham roast pork and a

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pickle who cares but this this made me

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realize I was wrong about that this is

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delicious the outside's crispy it's

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crusty you can taste the butter on the

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crust it's salty it's a little sweet

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it's acidic the cheese but the best

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thing about it it's not overwhelmed by

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any singular flavor it all works

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together you get every little piece I do

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feel like I wish the ham was a little

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saltier I got a salt heavy pet but that

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said this is a wonderful sandwich I'm

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going to give it an eight sandwi you're

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doing good moving on our next stop was

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Columbia Restaurant in Tampa started off

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as a saloon and over 120 years later

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grew to a whole city block it's

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beautiful it's got Vibes it's got great

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music and it's got these stunning

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artistic tiles this is supposedly the

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oldest recorded Cubano sandwich right

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here at this very restaurant I waited

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for an hour to get this sandwich the sun

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went from fully up to completely set I

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think this died in the window to be dead

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honest with y'all so I really hope this

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is worth it that is ice cold cheese

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there's a big different element of this

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sandwich than the other one they added

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salami to this which I had no idea was

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going to be a thing I do like the

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addition of the salami but it's not

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really making up for the fact that the

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sandwich wasn't preo I do like the

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seasoning on it though the salt level's

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good the roast pork on this is extremely

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dry though I'm not going to lie but

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everything else is seasoned nicely the

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cheese isn't melted the bread is crispy

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I mean it's like to me that gives this a

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6.8 if it were like really nice and hot

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and cheesy I might give it a 7.5 the

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sandwich is still good I just wouldn't

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wait an hour for it the bread that was

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made was made by a place called launda

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Bakery which also happens to be our

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final stop this is their original

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location which has been open since

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1915 this isn't just some Bakery this is

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an institution putting out 18,000 loaves

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a day the old school way you know with

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the Palmetto Leaf where they make the

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split and everything I've made my own

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Cuban bread and honestly I think theirs

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is significantly better than mine

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despite all that though it was the least

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voted one on the list but we felt we

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needed to go there anyway because it was

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such a Cuban bread institution so surely

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their Cubano may be a winner this

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actually looks promising this toast

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looks beautiful the bottom the top crisp

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this fresh bread is absolutely Bonkers

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this is the best bread we've had on any

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sandwich it's almost flaky cuz it's

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fresh now the place we went to yesterday

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used the same bread but this one's

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better because it's fresher the pickles

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are nice not too acidic not too salty

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ham is salty the brast pork is seasoned

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pretty well it's not dry what I really

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like is this yellow mustard or whatever

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mustard there is in here it's almost

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like borderline creamy like a Dees but

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it's stone ground my biggest complaint

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is is the cheese is not melted I don't

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know what it is about these places that

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they make the Cuban and they never melt

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the cheese except for sangu but the salt

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levels are better on this honestly I'm

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going to also give this sandwich an

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eight that's right we have a tie you

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have a place in Miami and you got a

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place in Tampa you know where to go

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you're welcome moving on so we're in

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Chicago for the one and only Italian

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beef it is thinly sliced beef that has

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been brazed in a nice Jew served in

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between a roll that's been dunked in the

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shoe it's juicy it's fatty it's messy

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it's delicious it is single-handedly the

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definitive Chicago street food this was

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the third most voted for sandwich on our

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entire list thanks to you so we're

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starting this off at Owl now I have a

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few points about this number one Al is

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supposedly the inventor of the Italian

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beef this is what we've read this is

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what we've heard number two this is the

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original owl's location okay so we kept

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this as OG as humanly possible to kick

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this off right this is their Italian

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beef it looks pretty good it's messy

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it's drippy it's juicy I mean I can just

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tell look at this thing it is quite

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literally dripping so first one of the

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day here we go cheers okay I like it I

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do like it the bread is nice and chewy

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but the first bite you get it's almost

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like just gushing in your mouth with

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salty slightly spicy juicy beef broth

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it's not a complete mushy sponge it's

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still chewy it's got Integrity I like

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that the beef is nice and tender it's

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not dry which I appreciate flavor-wise I

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feel like it could be a bit more diverse

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it feels a little one note I'm not

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tasting much of the peppers the

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jardinera it doesn't really give much

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it's a wonderful Italian beef if you go

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here you'll probably be happy I don't

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know that this is the best or not but

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I'll give it a solid 7.8 so owls didn't

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really do well but the other two Italian

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beefs could still beat it and become the

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best sandwich in America okay we're now

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at Portillos this is the most voted for

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place on the entire list of Italian beef

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this is the most widely accessible

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Italian Beef restaurant in Illinois

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probably honestly in America cuz they're

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scaling outside of Illinois it makes

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sense they be the most voted for but

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that doesn't necessarily mean they're

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the best we got their typical Italian

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beef by the way we're ordering all these

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the same traditional Italian beef with

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both a mix of sweet and hot peppers and

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dipped on both sides same exact way all

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locations just to keep it fair this one

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is the messiest I feel like they made

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this one a while ago it's almost like

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too wet to eat now hang on right away

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this is better than owls flavor way

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better I don't care if there's MSG in

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here or not it can tastes better the

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flavors are Diversified it's beefy it's

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Rich it's a little bit of a pickled

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flavor from the peppers the is in

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the Jew and the beef the best part about

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it is the beef flavor isn't lost my one

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deduction though is texture the peppers

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are super overcooked way too mushy the

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bread is just completely obliterated

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they either dunked it too long or this

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has been sitting for too long cuz it's

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honestly a mushy mess but the beef is

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nice so all in all I'd give this an

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eight not bad Portillos moving on our

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final stop was Mr Beef but it turns out

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they were filming the bear we came back

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later that night where our buddy Chris

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stayed open for us he fired us off some

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beefs gave me a kiss as usual not going

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to show that on camera and it was time

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to taste and see if the reigning

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Champion still holds up uh I need to

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address something I know people are

10:23

going to think well Josh you've been to

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Mr Beef before aren't you friends with

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him isn't there a bias here listen I've

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eaten around I've had different Italian

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beefs already and I became friends with

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him after I had his sandwich so let's

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see if it upholds the standard just the

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smell of this is unbelievable first

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thing I'm smelling beef I smell the bra

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I can get the jarder you can smell the

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celery and the chilies on it I haven't

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even taken a bite that's said I am going

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to take a bite could this end up being

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the best sandwich out of everything

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we've had so far are we looking at the

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best sandwich in America it's juicy it's

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seasoned perfectly I don't even know

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where my brain is Right Now jera by far

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is the best I of any of the sandwiches

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we've had it's fresh I taste the celery

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I taste the chilies I taste every last

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little aromatic that's in there the

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seasonings there's like a little bit of

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olive oil in the jarder like it's

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supposed to so it's got some fattiness

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to it but the beauty of the sandwich is

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the main event beef and I'm talking like

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a nice steak combined with the nicest

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roast beef you've ever had it's thin

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it's tender it's not dry at all it melts

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in your mouth it's fatty it's salted

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perfectly it doesn't need any more or

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any less salt it's right where it needs

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to be despite the fact that it's so

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messy it holds together pretty well and

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this bread it cannot fall apart it

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doesn't fall apart but it does absorb

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those juices so it's both juicy and

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spongy but chewy at the same time out of

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all the Italian beefs we've had today

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I'm going to give this one a solid 9.2 a

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staggering 9.2 a rating that is very few

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and far to come by around here but our

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journey has many sandwiches and States

11:47

left moving on to the next sandwich we

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are in Omaha at the Crescent Moon The

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Original Ale House for one thing and one

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thing only the Reuben this was our

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second most voted for sandwich in all

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votes you guys submitted everyone thinks

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that the Reuben was invented in New York

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actually we found out that is not true

12:03

it was invented in Omaha Nebraska this

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place Crescent Moon suggests that they

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have the original recipe now Ruben is a

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sandwich with corn beef sauerkraut swiss

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cheese thousand island dressing or

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Russian dressing to be specific on Ry

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bread that has been grilled or griddled

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sometimes the bread's toasted sometimes

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it's not I personally prefer toasted so

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I will be judging off that so let's eat

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it oh yeah the big waste management

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garbage truck arrived in this location

12:27

and he's going to park right there this

12:29

is a Ruben it's good let's talk about

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this toast we ordered this ahead of time

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it sat closed like this and I was

12:35

worried about that the toast maintain