[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by orangeblossombaby

one would think - that so many of us in the villages come from "up north" -
rather than embrace the differences that make us all so interesting, they'd prefer to homogenize us and make us all the same.

f m k ?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

One would think - that SO MANY of us in The Villages come from "UP NORTH" - that there'd be a pretty significant interest in diverse food types, and state specialties. People who lived in Illinois and surrounding states would appreciate a Chicago Dog and deep dish pizza. There are thousands of people in the Villages who come from Illinois and surrounding states. People who grew up and lived in New England and New York (which is an honorary New England state, if not technically) would know and appreciate real maple syrup on pancakes, thin-crust wood-fired pizza with charred crust-bubbles, and hot wings actually called Buffalo Wings. There are thousands of people living in The Villages from New England, New York, and surrounding states that would have experienced these things and enjoyed them.

People from the New England/New York states and the west coast, California, Oregon, and Washington State, would ALL know and appreciate and pay for healthy wholesome foods made with fresh fruits and vegetables - not "fake meat analogues" with overprocessed sauces but instead, "genuine bean burgers" and falafels and rich hearty vegetable stews.

People from both coasts also love cultural diversity. There are only two taquerias within this 70-square-mile parcel of land. That's really sad. There is NO Indian restaurant at all. There is NO middle-eastern restaurant at all. MOST people in the Villages come from the combination of the west and east coast of the country. And MOST of them have experienced cultural diversity in their foods. You'd think the Villages would want to cater to that, and welcome that. But no. They prefer vanilla and white bread. They prefer the same conformity in food preferences as they do in landscape design.

Rather than embrace the differences that make us all so interesting, they'd prefer to homogenize us and make us all the same.

OK……..been lots of new types restaurants open around villages and lots have closed. As far as white bread I like Sara Lee and clover valley.. wonder bread IMO stale as McDonald’s buns. No wonder…

[fdpaq0580]

Italian sub sandwich. Some are better than others. Which is best depends solely on your taste.
That being said, it is still a sandwich, and, while good (usually), they are hardly gourmet or Cordon Bleu cuisine. MHO.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Drive 90 miles(one way) for a sub?

Could that be the definition of OCD? 🤔🤭

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Byte1

"authentic Italian cold cut Subs?"
If you wish "authentic Italian" I would suggest a trip to Italy. Their subs are probably "authentic."

"Subs" are an American tradition and can only be called Italian because of the type of meats and cheese,
not because they originated in Italy.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

"Subs" are an American tradition and can only be called Italian because of the type of meats and cheese,
not because they originated in Italy.

He knows that. It's just pedantry.

[Stu from NYC]

Make your own but start with good crusty Italian bread. That is the hardest to find here.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Make your own but start with good crusty Italian bread. That is the hardest to find here.

Why not make the bread, too? That way you know it is genuine, authentic, imitation, Italian style, Florida baked bread. American made Italian style (whatever that means) meats and cheeses. You can enhance the entire experience by shouting at one another with a bad Italian accent while you listen to Dean Martin sing Volare'.
Hey, cheaper than a trip to Milano.
"Asamatta you, aa? Gotta no reespect, aa! Shudduppa you face! " (Anyone remember that song?) Couldn't be Louis Prima.

Momma mia! I love it.

[wisbad1]

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.

Try Gio’s on 301

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Try Gio’s on 301

Never heard of it. How about WaWa?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Never heard of it. How about WaWa?

One of our go to's when we travel

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

One of our go to's when we travel

Can't wait for the new one near by. Their stuff looks great and they are always crowded.

[Pairadocs]

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.

Have you tried Gio's in Oxford near the post office ? I'm not Italian, but our friends who are from Italy and come to their villa here 3-4 times a year say the deli there does sell a lot of the meats and cheeses they get in Italy, and they make subs to your order with oil or whatever you order.

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

Interesting read to see what all the curmudgeons say about Italian cold cuts. OP never asked for meat and sub to be made in Italy....but referenced White House which is in Atlantic City New Jersey....not City of Atlantis. The real and only answer is there is no place like White House and not having been there for 10 years, I couldn't even claim they are still actually as good. We all have fond memories from our pasts that can never be exactly reproduced here. Find what floats your boat and try to make it something you enjoy now. OP I believe you got good recommendations for Gio's Deli in Oxford. Gio is an Italian immigrant and his offerings are loved by many. We enjoy his meatball Subs and his occasional Pre Fixe dinners. If you're jonesing for a cold cut then the Pub sub recommendations should be tried or you're missing out.....Boars Head Deli sauce (sub oil) and Boars Head dill pickles along with everything you choose on your sub will make you very happy. I recommend the Italian 5 grain bread and 1 whole sub should be enough for 2 of you

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by BigDawgInLakeDenham

Interesting read to see what all the curmudgeons say about Italian cold cuts. OP never asked for meat and sub to be made in Italy....but referenced White House which is in Atlantic City New Jersey....not City of Atlantis. The real and only answer is there is no place like White House and not having been there for 10 years, I couldn't even claim they are still actually as good. We all have fond memories from our pasts that can never be exactly reproduced here. Find what floats your boat and try to make it something you enjoy now. OP I believe you got good recommendations for Gio's Deli in Oxford. Gio is an Italian immigrant and his offerings are loved by many. We enjoy his meatball Subs and his occasional Pre Fixe dinners. If you're jonesing for a cold cut then the Pub sub recommendations should be tried or you're missing out.....Boars Head Deli sauce (sub oil) and Boars Head dill pickles along with everything you choose on your sub will make you very happy. I recommend the Italian 5 grain bread and 1 whole sub should be enough for 2 of you

Food is good at Gio's but back room is incredibly noisy so we stopped going there lunch time