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Democracy is a beautiful thing – thousands of you voted on National Sandwich Day Eve.The greatest sandwich in America is "The Bobbie" from Capriotti's in Sin City, Las Vegas.
This mighty torpedo of goodness can't get anymore American. It's a Thanksgiving dinner served on a fresh baked roll that's a house secret. Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo are all crammed together into one magnificent tribute to the happy marriage between sliced bread and all the stuff you put between those slices.
The competition was fierce. We started out with 16 diverse sandwiches from all across these United States. But ultimately, it came down to just four: the molten cheesesteak at Cosmi's Deli in Philadelphia, Mahoney's mighty Peacemaker po' boy in New Orleans, the slow-cooked brisket sandwich from Winslow's Home in St. Louis, and the winner. Thunderdome was never more delicious.
So congratulations to Capriotti's and "The Bobbie," the greatest sandwich in America.
And Happy Sandwich Day. May the Ghost of the Earl of Sandwich leave a ham and cheese under your pillow as you slumber, in accordance with tradition.
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Tuesday 03 November
By Steve Garnett
Although Sin City, Las Vegas would love to take credit for this gastronomic treat we have to give Props to Delaware where the sandwich was first created at the original Capriotti's. capriottis has been in Vegas about 18 years and Las Vegans have adopted them as the Best sandwich in the city year after year..... Though the Bobbie won the Crown as America's Greatest Sandwich, some might argue that it isn't even the best sandwich on their menu.... When there try the Capastrami, a dreamy concoction of grilled pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Cole Slaw.....
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Wednesday 04 November
By Gary Kennett
Steve, well, hush yo' mouth! Don't tell those folks about all the other wonderful sandwiches we have at Capriotti's. We'll never get time to rest ;)
In all sincerity, you're right Steve. We do have more than just the "Bobbie" to offer our fine patrons, but I guess we have to start somewhere, and the rest of the world is just beginning to learn about the tastey meals we do offer.
And to think, this all got started in the State we call a "Small Wonder" - Delaware!!
Wednesday 23 December
By Fred
the following is the best sandwich..
fried peppers
bacon
turkey
swiss cheese
one egg as an omelette
parmeson cheese
on a toasted sesame seed bun
a sandwich to die for
Wednesday 11 November
By Carole Capriotti-May
Well, our family is indeed honored by this culinary distinction and have worked hard and many years at providing the finest ingredients for a sandwich to our public! I'm sure my mother, Bobbie, is smiling down from Heaven at her family for their foresight and dedication to a delicious legacy for all!.. Thanks, Lois & Alan!! Love, Carole
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Thursday 05 November
By Ann and Kim
Congratulations Lois, Alan and Dee for introducing the world to the "BOBBIE" . We are so proud that our family's creation has become a household word and "the greatest sandwich in America". What an accomplishment!!A
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Tuesday 10 November
By Dlt
I worked for them in Delaware. I worked at the first store of its kind.. I love their sandwiches. The bobbi is the least of my favs.. however... everyone loves the bobby. I love it so much i want to franchise it!! there are sooo many great and delicious items on the menu.. Capriottis cheesesteaks are even better than any philly cheesesteak I have tasted!!
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Tuesday 10 November
By jennifer
I LOVE CAPIS :) Yummy Goodness.
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Sunday 15 November
By Sevina
I don't understand what's so novel about this sandwich? Folks have been making Thanksgiving Day leftover sandwiches for decades. I'll never forget a Coca Cola print ad I saw on the back of National Geographic back in the early 70s featuring a stacked layered sandwich of all the same T-day feast leftovers. You can see it about halfway down on this link. I see the Coca Cola ad sandwich also ads ham and yams, which an olive garnish on top. LOL!
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Tuesday 17 November
By Johannes
This so called "sandwich" like something I would feed the Hogs with ! Disgusting to look at, let alone who want to dare eat it in a public place?
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Tuesday 17 November
By gerard
we as family have been making turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, with mayo sandwiches for over 35 yrs, its a tradition, in fact we start thanksgiving night and continue to enjoy them till the bird has given up the last slice then it in the soup pot....
cant wait till next week :-)
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Saturday 21 November
By John
Best Sandwich in America.
white bread toast
turkey (white meat)
mayonaisse
salt and pepper
done!
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Tuesday 08 December
By mike
lightly toasted white bread,,,, now it's perfect
Tuesday 08 December
By Mike
Absolutely the best! Lots and lots of pepper!!!
Saturday 21 November
By brdgingersoll
Oh come on. Who hasn't made this kind of sandwich with thanksgiving leftovers. Vegas should not be taking credit for this.
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Saturday 21 November
By rachel
I don't know about anyone else but after thanksgiving I don't even want to smell a turkey let alone eat turkey till its completely devoured. Please, enough allready...my mom did the same thing to me and my siblings after thanksgiving we'd eat turkey that evening, the next day, that night, oh god till all was gone, then she'd de-bone (spelled wrong, oh well) the turkey completely and mix with another box of stuffing and we'd eat that, so I'm sure you can see why I'm not into the turkey thing, after the initial meal, thats it for me, done, over-with, G-O-N-E.
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Tuesday 24 November
By rphall
I am a longtime resident of Delaware and a consistent customer of Capriotti's. The only problem with the Bobby is that (a) it is so damned good that I can easily overeat and (b) it keeps me from ordering any of the other excellent sandwiches on their menu. Glad to see Capriotti's get some well-deserved praise.
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Tuesday 01 December
By doug
Been eating these for years under the name "sligo" in a many an irish pub here on the east coast.
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Saturday 05 December
By sloan87
I agree the Bobbie is the best! Can we please have a Capriottis in Ohio? They have all the best sandwichs.
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Monday 14 December
By BYL
Everyone has made leftover Bird sandwiches similar to the above and this is a couple of my faves. These folks take two of the favorites and join them in a symphony of flavors; the problem is they use process turkey,as does almost everyone else these days,unfortunately. I hate processed turkey...I call it Bird loaf. They beat these turkey breasts to death( figuratively),punch them full of tiny holes which they then fill with "chicken fat" and salt water. A turkey sandwich can only be made with fresh off the bone Turkey; some bone in turkeys are put through the above process also but at least they are real meat on the bone . My favorites are 1-Fresh Bird+B.L.T. on toast with a jar of Hellmanns(!) and Kraft Salad dressing or your favorite local mayo. The alternate model, Fresh Bird+B.L.T. on white or toast with Thousand Island dressing. (Swiss cheese is optional on either) Then there is the Leftover meal version we are discussing. Fresh Bird+Stuffing+Cranberry sauce...now, here's where we go "ROGUE"...take any leftover peas and mix them into the leftover cooled and congealed giblet gravy and spread the mixture over the bread (better to use a hard roll or Italian bread) as a dressing. Sweet potatoes are optional but eat 'em if you got 'em. (Hold the mayo on this version please.) Quick recipe for Sandwich turkey: Add one large can of a quality low sodium chicken broth plus a small can of low or sodium free beef broth together with your favorite flavorings and an equal amount of water. Be sure you can add the turkey to the "broth" without over flow before you bring it to a broil. Adjust water accordingly! Cover and Bring "broth" to a rapid boil. Add thawed Turkey breast to broth ( add weight to make sure breast is totally covered by hot broth) and bring back to a full boil, as soon as the broth begins to boil, cover and lower heat to simmer and simmer one hour, after one hour turn up heat until broth begins to boil, as soon as it comes to boil- turn off heat and put the pot to the back of the stove and leave alone until just warm. Now put in fridge to get cold(try to leave it in the broth if possible). After a few hours, remove, slice and make your fave sandwich...The broth should have jellied, scrape off fat,taste it and if strong enough use as dressing, If not, re-heat broth,reduce and try again or just strain and process the broth for soup or gravy as usual. Turkey sandwitch and a cup of fresh broth. HMMmmm, Hmmmm Good. Enjoy and Bon Appitit'. P.S. Pan Roast or slow braise the legs and thighs (Use the leftover T-broth for braising medium,it will only get better) for dinner another night or add some dark meat to the sandwiches. Cut some up and mix with some white meat for Turkey salad. To die for.
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Saturday 16 January
By yaker
shut up