Italian subs...

[Janet]

JoJo's on Moultonborough Neck Road has the best subs around.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Janet

JoJo's on Moultonborough Neck Road has the best subs around.

When price is factored in, this is unequivocally accurate.

Piccolo has great subs, but they are mucho expensive. Sub Crazy is also out of line with price.

Market Basket is much better than I would've thought.

What we need is a Benedetti's/Marc's in the Lakes Region!

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[bigdog]

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia, makes a great Italian sub.
On Wednesdays they sell a 'large' Italian for $6.99, or a large meatball, your choice..... IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

Well it's Wednesday ! Get your 'LARGE' Italian or Meatball for $6.99,
you can't beat this ! I usually order one of each and spilt with wife.
Still, a 'large' I usually each half and save rest for next day.

When you order, mention you want the Wed. special (Italian or Meatball).

To XCR-700... run and grab a few

Enjoy.....

[SAB1]

Never cared for Market Basket’s sub roll. To much bread and dry. Some of their other offerings that slide into the microwave are very good and very reasonably priced. Full belly deli in Wolfeboro is good but pricey.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia, makes a great Italian sub.
On Wednesdays they sell a 'large' Italian for $6.99, or a large meatball, your choice..... IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

DAMN you, now I want to go up and get a meatball sub,,,

Its soooo hard to get a good meatball sub that has any flavor anymore. Most are just so bland now.

And yet another item to add to my "to do" list; # X stop at Lakeside Pizza for meatball sub. I'll be dead before I get to the bottom of this damn list,,,

[winniwannabe]

LOL. Happy Subbing!

[Overlake97]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia…. IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

I’d second that. Their marinara sauce is great too. 👍😋

[garysanfran]

I got a bit of driving to do to try some of these suggestions. Probably spend more in fuel than the cost of the sub.

Love JoJo's.

Wine'ing Butcher does a pretty good job also. And that Mobile Gas Station in Meredith, across from the public docks, is an insiders-bit of trivial knowledge.

The Taylor Family Restaurant, Meredith, did a great job but unfortunately has gone away...HOWEVER... Jason Taylor, the son and master sandwich maker, has recently resurfaced at Lakeside Deli. A much needed expert-hire by the deli. He recognized my voice when I was ordering and came out of the kitchen with a big "How ya doin'"? His Mom is working at a restaurant now, I think in Wolfeboro.

Tell Jason Gary said hello ...I'll ask him if he got any replies.

[BroadHopper]

No one compares to Cahill's Sub in Hudson NH. I consider the benchmark.

Going from there, subs are hit or miss in the area. Mostly miss. Some that hit are no longer in business unfortunately as the tourists drive the business and they are only concerned with fast and convenient food.

Annies in Laconia are pretty good. Followed by the Wiinisquam Store and Squam Lake Marketplace.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

No one compares to Cahill's Sub in Hudson NH. I consider the benchmark.

Going from there, subs are hit or miss in the area. Mostly miss. Some that hit are no longer in business unfortunately as the tourists drive the business and they are only concerned with fast and convenient food.

Annies in Laconia are pretty good. Followed by the Wiinisquam Store and Squam Lake Marketplace.

At one point, I would've agreed with you, but Cahill's, though still good, is no longer great. Same with Nadeau's. They slightly lost their way.

Benedetti's, Marc's, and JoJo's, though? Nope!

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[bigdog]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia, makes a great Italian sub.
On Wednesdays they sell a 'large' Italian for $6.99, or a large meatball, your choice..... IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

Well it's Wednesday ! Get your 'LARGE' Italian or Meatball for $6.99,
you can't beat this ! I usually order one of each and spilt with wife.
Still, a 'large' I usually each half and save rest for next day.

When you order, mention you want the Wed. special (Italian or Meatball).

To XCR-700... run and grab a few

Enjoy.....

OK, today is Wednesday, grab the special at Lakeside. When you call, mention you want the Wed. special pricing.
Enjoy ! Yum.yum.yum.....

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by bigdog

OK, today is Wednesday, grab the special at Lakeside. When you call, mention you want the Wed. special pricing.
Enjoy ! Yum.yum.yum.....

Wish I was there, NOTHING is better than a good meatball sub on the boat just floating out on the Broads or anchored at a sandbar.

And I like you idea of getting more than one, one for lunch and one for dinner, or maybe even better, save the second for lunch the next day. I enjoy them both hot and cold!

Thanks again for the tip, ENJOY.

[Heaven]

It's not an Italian sub unless it is well toasted, so that there is no need for added oil (the meat adds the oil). Anthony's and Louis in Wolfeboro both make it close to what I recall from the Italian/Greek neighborhoods
where I first learned about the Italian sub.

[upthesaukee]

Toasted???? Growing up in Reading MA, the go-to place for Italian sub sandwiches was Gregory's on Main St. I never heard of a toasted Italian sub. Good fresh rolls don't need to be toasted. If someone asked for mayo rather than oil, Lou or whoever was making the sandwich would roll the eyes. When they would say "Next", it was large or small Italian with hots, or no hots.

What I would do to go back in time to go to Gregory's with Dad to get two large Italians with hots, and a small tuna sub for Mom. That was a good no-cook dinner for 3.

Dave

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Toasted???? Growing up in Reading MA, the go-to place for Italian sub sandwiches was Gregory's on Main St. I never heard of a toasted Italian sub. Good fresh rolls don't need to be toasted. If someone asked for mayo rather than oil, Lou or whoever was making the sandwich would roll the eyes. When they would say "Next", it was large or small Italian with hots, or no hots.

What I would do to go back in time to go to Gregory's with Dad to get two large Italians with hots, and a small tuna sub for Mom. That was a good no-cook dinner for 3.

Dave

Yup I agree! Extra hots on mine please!!

Dan

[garysanfran]

I was at one of the local favorite sub-shops, a couple years ago, and the guy in front of me ordered a pastrami sub with "lots of mayo".

The person taking the order happened to also be the owner and he refused to put mayo on a pastrami.

[VtSteve]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

I was at one of the local favorite sub-shops, a couple years ago, and the guy in front of me ordered a pastrami sub with "lots of mayo".

The person taking the order happened to also be the owner and he refused to put mayo on a pastrami.

Bet he never tried it, it's great! This is where your toasted roll comes in. Pastrami with sirachi mayo, even better.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by VtSteve

Bet he never tried it, it's great! This is where your toasted roll comes in. Pastrami with sirachi mayo, even better.

Welcome back Steve. Don't think we've heard from you in a while!

[VtSteve]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Welcome back Steve. Don't think we've heard from you in a while!

Been very busy. Still amazing to see the restaurant changes on Winni. The closures have been so quick even some of the top rated ones are gone. Covid further screwed up the entire works. Been cruising the site to see what's new or old for eats.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

I was at one of the local favorite sub-shops, a couple years ago, and the guy in front of me ordered a pastrami sub with "lots of mayo".

The person taking the order happened to also be the owner and he refused to put mayo on a pastrami.

REALLY,,, I think I could put mayo or Thousand Island dressing on almost anything. I dont do it, but I could!

Ever have grilled corn on the cob cooked with mayo on it on the Bbq grill??? Its amazing!

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Toasted????

YES, but toasted meatball!

Wonder if that Lakeside Pizza & Grill would Fed Ex and toasted meatball (w/cheese),,,

Yup, that would be like a gift from the heavens.

While its good to be employed, I think I would rather be retired and on my way to Laconia right now,,, Just 2 more years TICK, Tick, tick,,,

[LakeWinniMom]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Toasted???? Growing up in Reading MA, the go-to place for Italian sub sandwiches was Gregory's on Main St. I never heard of a toasted Italian sub. Good fresh rolls don't need to be toasted. If someone asked for mayo rather than oil, Lou or whoever was making the sandwich would roll the eyes. When they would say "Next", it was large or small Italian with hots, or no hots.

What I would do to go back in time to go to Gregory's with Dad to get two large Italians with hots, and a small tuna sub for Mom. That was a good no-cook dinner for 3.

Dave

Not sure how long ago you left Reading, but Gregory's closed a few years ago. Now it is a bagel place. My go to is the Italian at Reading House of Pizza, with extra hots

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by LakeWinniMom

Not sure how long ago you left Reading, but Gregory's closed a few years ago. Now it is a bagel place. My go to is the Italian at Reading House of Pizza, with extra hots

Sure hope its better than the offerings in Andover and North Reading, you could die before you get a good sub in Andover or North Reading. Same for Chinese Food, nothing good to be found here,,, A guy could starve in this area. I've had better hospital food at Lahey!

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by XCR-700

Sure hope its better than the offerings in Andover and North Reading, you could die before you get a good sub in Andover or North Reading. Same for Chinese Food, nothing good to be found here,,, A guy could starve in this area. I've had better hospital food at Lahey!

China Blossom buffet and Mandarin Reading were both GREAT the last time I was at each.

In fact, CB was my go-to for summer school staff luncheons. Yum!

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[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

China Blossom buffet and Mandarin Reading were both GREAT the last time I was at each.

In fact, CB was my go-to for summer school staff luncheons. Yum!

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Yes both are very good, but neither is in Andover or North Reading, so its not a quick trip for a to go lunch. Also both are a bit pricey for lunch, but then I guess everything is now,,,

Thanks!

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by XCR-700

Yes both are very good, but neither is in Andover or North Reading, so its not a quick trip for a to go lunch. Also both are a bit pricey for lunch, but then I guess everything is now,,,

Thanks!

Having never actually lived in those areas, I've only ever perceived the two "norths" as demarcations of socioeconomic status rather than distance/location!

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[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Having never actually lived in those areas, I've only ever perceived the two "norths" as demarcations of socioeconomic status rather than distance/location!

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Got it, and again both are good places to go to lunch or dinner with a group, but if you want to to go special, neither is convenient from my location nor priced as an inexpensive take out lunch.

[LIforrelaxin]

So a couple of things....

Jo-Jo's number 10 all the way.....

Also people have mentioned the price of sub's at Sub Crazy in Meredith, another recent favorite of mine.... Well yes they are pricey.... The also are a tremendous amount of food.... My wife and I stop and get large subs (she gets a sub in a tub to avoid the bread).... There is plenty of meat cheese and Veggies, that we have them for dinner the day we arrive, and then the left overs for lunch on the boat the next day.... Where else do you get two meals for 15$.......

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

So a couple of things....

Jo-Jo's number 10 all the way.....

Also people have mentioned the price of sub's at Sub Crazy in Meredith, another recent favorite of mine.... Well yes they are pricey.... The also are a tremendous amount of food.... My wife and I stop and get large subs (she gets a sub in a tub to avoid the bread).... There is plenty of meat cheese and Veggies, that we have them for dinner the day we arrive, and then the left overs for lunch on the boat the next day.... Where else do you get two meals for 15$.......

I have heard nothing but great things about Jo Jo’s subs! It’s been a LONG time since I have been there but do remember their prepared food and meats were great!

Dan

[watrskir]

Originally Posted by XCR-700

Sure hope its better than the offerings in Andover and North Reading, you could die before you get a good sub in Andover or North Reading. Same for Chinese Food, nothing good to be found here,,, A guy could starve in this area. I've had better hospital food at Lahey!

Somebodys Place on Andover St. makes a pretty good, sliced ribeye steak and cheese.... just saying

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by watrskir

Somebodys Place on Andover St. makes a pretty good, sliced ribeye steak and cheese.... just saying

Actually they have a good meatball!

Its not a classic sub, but its a good sandwich.

[mishman]

I can't say enough about the food at Piccolos in Mboro. All their food is high quality and delicious. The desserts are fantastic, the pizzas, prepared eggplant and chicken parmigiana and lasagna are top rated. The owners are wonderful people but be patient - they can get overwhelmed on peak summer days (just like every other business in the lakes region). Try Piccolos - you want be disappointed if you want real Italian versions of Italian food.

[Heaven]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Toasted???? Growing up in Reading MA, the go-to place for Italian sub sandwiches was Gregory's on Main St. I never heard of a toasted Italian sub. Good fresh rolls don't need to be toasted. If someone asked for mayo rather than oil, Lou or whoever was making the sandwich would roll the eyes. When they would say "Next", it was large or small Italian with hots, or no hots.

What I would do to go back in time to go to Gregory's with Dad to get two large Italians with hots, and a small tuna sub for Mom. That was a good no-cook dinner for 3.

Dave

Reading Mass, bah, Watertown, where a high percentage of Italians, Greeks and Albanians were, is where a real Italian sub is made.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by Heaven

Reading Mass, bah, Watertown, where a high percentage of Italians, Greeks and Albanians were, is where a real Italian sub is made.

Been the Italian Mafia seaside destination for decades. Slowly eroding away. An Italian once told me the best Italian restaurants are in Scituate and not in the North end. It's been a while since I've been there. There was a bistro to die for just before you hit the beach. The Italian sub has all Italian fixings with provolone and the right combo of red wine and vinegar. I'm hungry!

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Been the Italian Mafia seaside destination for decades. Slowly eroding away. An Italian once told me the best Italian restaurants are in Scituate and not in the North end. It's been a while since I've been there. There was a bistro to die for just before you hit the beach. The Italian sub has all Italian fixings with provolone and the right combo of red wine and vinegar. I'm hungry!

BH, unless you consider the Charles River seaside, Watertown is a stretch to be called a seaside destination.

Dave

[XCR-700]

All this talk of food and not one decent picture of a really good sub.

I think you guys can do better.

That said, the last thing I really need is convincing I need another sub.

And now my mouth is watering again thinking about that meatball sub I dont have.

Oh and that hair cut I wont be getting where they are playing the Beverly Hillbilly's and not charging like $40.

And, that Sawyers Coffee frappe that is like 90 miles away,,,

Oh and lets not forget that cheap gas we dont have down here for my ZERO MPG truck!

Errrr #@%$#^$%&@!!!

Ok, done,,, for the moment.

[ghfromaltonbay]

In my 60+ years visiting and loving the lakes region, I have never found a crusty bread for a proper hero. As requested in the prior post, here is an outrageously good hero. The only problem is the deli is located in Nutley, NJ, about 10 miles west of the Lincoln Tunnel and 10 minutes from MetLife Stadium. Mangia!

[ghfromaltonbay]

My favorite: Chicken cutlet with prosciutto, mozz and roasted peppers. The bread is from Calandro's Italian bakery which has been in northern NJ for decades.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

In my 60+ years visiting and loving the lakes region, I have never found a crusty bread for a proper hero. As requested in the prior post, here is an outrageously good hero. The only problem is the deli is located in Nutley, NJ, about 10 miles west of the Lincoln Tunnel and 10 minutes from MetLife Stadium. Mangia!

Now thats a picture!

Well done.

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Jojos subs today. We got the #10, and it was mostly roll, with very little inside. We had give it some “guts”at home, so we were very disappointed. We think they might be trying to keep the price down by skimping on the innards, and that’s not a great option. Their subs were much better earlier this season.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia, makes a great Italian sub.
On Wednesdays they sell a 'large' Italian for $6.99, or a large meatball, your choice..... IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

Well it's Wednesday ! Get your 'LARGE' Italian or Meatball for $6.99,
you can't beat this ! I usually order one of each and spilt with wife.
Still, a 'large' I usually each half and save rest for next day.

When you order, mention you want the Wed. special (Italian or Meatball).

To XCR-700... run and grab a few

Enjoy.....

Where is Lakeside Pizza and Grill? I can only find Lakeside Famous Roast Beef on Union...

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Where is Lakeside Pizza and Grill? I can only find Lakeside Famous Roast Beef on Union...

Lakeside Roast Beef on Union Street is the one with the great meatball subs. I agree that toasted is best. Lakeside Grille is different, I believe, and inside Church Landing in Meredith. Hopefully others will confirm.


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[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Lakeside Pizza & Grill on Union Ave Laconia, makes a great Italian sub.
On Wednesdays they sell a 'large' Italian for $6.99, or a large meatball, your choice..... IMHO they make the best meatballs around.....

Well it's Wednesday ! Get your 'LARGE' Italian or Meatball for $6.99,
you can't beat this ! I usually order one of each and spilt with wife.
Still, a 'large' I usually each half and save rest for next day.

When you order, mention you want the Wed. special (Italian or Meatball).

To XCR-700... run and grab a few

Enjoy.....

When winter comes, you can go to Aruba and enjoy food at one of two restaurants owned by Dave, the owner of Lakeside.

In the meantime, you can enjoy his pizza at the Bank of New Hampshire pavilion.

He's everywhere!