[CoachKandSportsguy]

make your own at home, best answer. AS far as Jersey mikes goes, better eat there sooner than later, as Private equity bought out the chain, and most likely it will be going down hill and out of business sometime in the future. (I didn't say near future, but the quality may change in the near future)

[KAM+6]

Publix, in my opinion has the best subs. Boars head meat is the best quality compared to Jersey mikes. They will make whatever you want.

[RobertScott]

Boars Head had to recall an enormous amount of meat, and entirely close a plant, due to contamination, thus " pulling a Boeing".

[BuddaDude]

I’ve lived in Naples and Verona, Italy and believe any “authentic” Italian sandwich is void of mayonnaise . My favorite place in this area is Stacio’s in Orlando. It’s one of several places I always stop at when in that area.

Locally, I’ll grab something at Gio’s Deli and Mercato.

[Stu from NYC]

Wish mazzaro was closer to us

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by RobertScott

Boars Head had to recall an enormous amount of meat, and entirely close a plant, due to contamination, thus " pulling a Boeing".

And McD’s is right up there in the list of suppliers made their customers sick.

[Number 10 GI]

I was stationed in New Jersey in 1969-1970 and there was an Italian deli in a nearby town that made the best hoagies. He had an oil and herb mixture he poured on the sandwich that was superb. The owner piled the meat on along with all the other fixings, I haven't been able to get a hoagie or sub that comes anywhere near it.
I was in Philadelphia one night with a friend that lived there, and I got a cheese and steak sandwich from one of those store fronts where you ordered and stood at a stand in front and ate your food. I have not had a sandwich like it anywhere. And the bagels!!! Gotta stop, I'm making myself crazy.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Arbud

Can not find any down here. I am talking like the white house in Atlantic city. Fresh Italian meats, oil not mayo, the whole deal. Please help my wife and I out. Merry Christmas.

If you feel like driving to Clermont.

Cosa Nostra Italian deli | Italian deli | 798 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL, USA

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Gio's on 301 makes good Italian subs, but they don't use mortadella (which is what I'm used to) and I don't think they offer a strip of anchovies over the top as an option (best way ever). You can ask them to heat it for you, otherwise it's a cold sub.

[Ecuadog]

When Publix has it on sale ($8.99), I usually get a Whole Boar's Head Italian Sub with Genoa Salami, Tavern Ham, Cappacolla, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato on Italian 5 Grain Bread with Onions, Jalapeno Peppers and Boar's Head Sub Dressing. It ain't Defonte's, but it's a nice sandwich.

Build your own... click here.

[msilagy]

Heat an Italian sub? I don't think so. Obviously not Italian. I got one at Jimmy Johns - had all the right meat and seasonings in a lettuce wrap. If you can find some good Italian bread (maybe Gio's) transfer the whole sub to that.

[mikreb]

I second Gio's on 301

[Minoletti]

mikes other place deli in hernando
absolutely the best
lots of choices, large in size, excellent
Mike'''s Other Place

[crash]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Sorry I can't help. The only sandwich I long for is, sadly, a distant memory. A stand in Alhambra, California, circa 1960's and 70's, called The Hat. Served either a roast beef dip or a pastrami dip. A crusty Italian loaf cut in half, piled very high with beef or pastrami, then submerged in a cauldron of au jus for the beef or a cauldron of (?) pastrami jus, wrapped in butcher paper and served dripping with juice and a huge pickle. When they changed bread supplier it just didn't quite taste the same. Like when someone you love passes, you may still find people who are wonderful, but jut not the same.
Remember the way it was, but don't expect the new to be clones of your past. Be thankful for your good memories.

I ate at the Hat in Brea California loved it and a small order of fries was a lunch sack. Supposed to be an authentic N.Y. Style pastrami took my boss who was from New York and he said it was not. Supposed to be on marbled rye with Russian dressing. Goes to show no matter how good if not from home wont be as good.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by Arbud

Can not find any down here. I am talking like the white house in Atlantic city. Fresh Italian meats, oil not mayo, the whole deal. Please help my wife and I out. Merry Christmas.

You may be able to find what you’re looking for at Gio’s on 301, west side of the street, just north of 466.