December 1, 2004
Heroes Welcome
Today's New York Times takes a look at heroes -- not the role-model kind, but the hearty-sandwich kind. There's been a lot of buzz about Vietnamese banh mi lately, and the article mentions Nicky's, which recently opened in the East Village, and Ba Xuyen in Sunset Park; but this hero wrap-up is multicultural, and includes Cuban sandwiches from Margon (on a side note, we love their black beans and rice), and Italian heroes from the Corona Heights Pork Store, among others.
Their full list, which spans several boroughs and cuisines, and includes those listed above can be found here.
Gothamist absolutely loves Bahn Mi So 1 on Broome & Mott (what a bargain!), and we're pretty excited to try the chicken sandwich at Milanes in Chelsea, but we want to hear from you -- what are your favorite heroes and where can you get them?
Gothamist on banh mi (and other cheap lunch options), cityrag's banh mi wrapup, and the New York Post on Nicky's.
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i LOVE banh mi - but don't you worry about some of that meat? it tastes good, but i KNOW the ham/turkey are usually as stanky as blimpie...
My very favorite hero is the "Jimmy T" from Lenny's Cafe on Amsterdam. It's a delicious chicken cutlet, with grilled red onion, melted mozzarella, roasted sweet peppers, and honey mustard. I can honestly say it's the best tasting sandwich I've ever had.
Margon (featured in the interactive part of the article), near Times Square, really does have the best Cuban sandwiches. (They also have cute flirts working behind the counter.)
Bahn Mi So 1 is one of my favorite places to grab a sandwich. The sugar drink is a bonus! I've only eaten there once, but Nicky's had a good sandwich. The bread is outstanding.
I prefer the gyros from the middle-eastern street stands - my personal favorite is the one at 47th and 6th, SW Corner.
Best banh mi in the city's at a little (I mean tiny) place on Forsyth between Division and East Broadway. I can't remember it's name, but it's worth the trek. It's just behind one of the chinatown bus stands.
Michael -- I think that's Saigon Banh Mi.
Blimpie's, no question. Always hits the right spot. Subway always smells like a doctor's office.
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What's the name of that panini place in the W. village? You know, the really tiny one that's overpriced but SUPER delicious? I think it's on Greenwich st.
after several taste comparrisons, for me Saigon beats No. 1 hands down (but they're both great)
best Cuban Sandwichs in NYC are at Spanish American on E 13th St. and Castillo De Jagua on Rivington (also a fan of Margon's version, the fried chorizo slice is tasty, but not traditional)
and my favorite sub in the city is amazing Chicken Parm at Lazzara's in midtown. more info here: http://cityrag.blogs.com/main/2004/10/index.html#a0002364372
Yup, the cubanos at Castillo de Jagua are great, but I think there are even better ones on Dyckman St in Inwood and also on St Nick and 184th. I've never found a hero in Manhattan that equals the heroes you can get in the Bronx and Broklyn. The insane rents prevent the delis from really giving you your money's worth with a super overstuffed hero.
Blimpie's??? Surely you jest, to quote ODB, nigga please.
hmm...i can be your hero baby...
thank you, thank you, i'll be here all week.
paneantico on 93rd & 3rd ave in bay ridge makes some to die for heroes.
highly recommended is the roast beef and fresh mozzarella with their mustard/garlic dressing. total yumminess.
the place in the w. village that you (fred) may be thinking of is 'ino. It's at 21 Bedford Street. Also, there is of course 'inoteca as well, at the corner of ludlow & rivington.
I had to come across this post at midnight last night, when all banh mi places I know of were already closed. You shouldn't post such appetizing pictures at that time of day.