Primanti Bros.

Noseferatu · #1 04-27-2010, 07:51 PM

WOW!. I live about an hour north of Pittsburgh so I frequently go there for various reasons. Pittsburgh is a great city.

Anyway, I had always hear dthe legend of the Primanti Bros. sandwich but never realized how true it was until I tried one this weeked. All I can say is: WOW!

It was GREAT. if I kept eating them, I'd probably only live to be 40.

I had the philly cheese variant and it was just great.

I highly suggest trying one of these if you live anywhere in a 70 mile vicinity of Pittsburgh if you haven't ever eaten one.

Also, I believe there's one in Florida.

Anyway, just thought I'd share this.

MJ5150 · #2 04-27-2010, 07:53 PM

You are probably the last person in Pennsylvania to try one.

-Mike

69limeRev · #3 04-27-2010, 07:56 PM

Yep. Just make sure you're up to speed on your Vytorin! Watched game 7 of the Stanley cup finals there last year.

Noseferatu · #4 04-27-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 69limeRev

Yep. Just make sure you're up to speed on your Vytorin! Watched game 7 of the Stanley cup finals there last year.

You live in western Pa too? Where are you, if you don't mind me asking.

And yes, on the Vytorin.

RHFusillo · #5 04-27-2010, 08:47 PM

I haven't had one of those in over 20 years. But I'd kill for one right now.

**cheezewiz** · #6 04-27-2010, 10:52 PM

Maybe it's because I've never had one, but I've seen them plenty of times on various food network shows, etc., and they just don't look that good.

69limeRev · #7 04-28-2010, 06:33 AM

Nosferatu - Beaver Falls...Not too far from you.

Cheeze - They're particularly good at about 2 am on a weekend night after many beers. Initiation for most is in a less than sober state.

57pbass · #8 04-28-2010, 06:16 PM

I go to the one on A1A in Ft Lauderdale Fla......it's open 24 / 7 and there is always a crowd after the bars let out..it's right on the beach

Noseferatu · #9 04-28-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 57pbass

I go to the one on A1A in Ft Lauderdale Fla......it's open 24 / 7 and there is always a crowd after the bars let out..it's right on the beach

My uncle lives in Ft Lauderdale. That's the only reason I knew there was one down there.

Noseferatu · #10 04-28-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 69limeRev

Nosferatu - Beaver Falls...Not too far from you.

Cheeze - They're particularly good at about 2 am on a weekend night after many beers. Initiation for most is in a less than sober state.

I actually live in the West Middlesex/New Castle area. Do you live anywhere near the Shippingport nuclear reactor?? I'd never seen it before until about a week ago. First nuclear power plant I've ever seen. Then, being the paranoid freak that I am, started to wonder if I needed to get some Iodine tablets.

TheXym · #11 04-29-2010, 06:31 AM

I was out there last week for All-State Chorus and hit Primanti Bros. a couple of times - EXCELLENT sandwich, and definitely a must-try for anyone visiting the Pittsburgh area. Don't let the looks fool you.

kasanovakarl · #12 04-29-2010, 11:19 AM

I love Primanti Bros. They make the best sandwiches hands down. I still think the sandwiches from the one in the Strip District are the best tasting.

MJ5150 · #13 04-29-2010, 11:21 AM

They are good for sure, but I make a point of stopping by Southside Steaks everytime I am in the Burgh.

-Mike

varunkapahi · #14 04-29-2010, 11:54 AM

*checks for visa and passport...... then stares down at his belly*

MakiSupaStar · #15 04-29-2010, 12:54 PM

Too many onions

TheXym · #16 04-29-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Too many onions

A lot of those "onions" are cole slaw

masterfader87 · #17 04-29-2010, 04:06 PM

I was born and raised on Primanti Bros and Iron City....lived 5 minutes walking distance away from the southside location. They knew me by name and order there. might explain why I'm overweight.....

rr5025 · #18 04-29-2010, 04:40 PM

Pittsburgh native here and I don't like the things. They're ok but there is way too much hype I've never really been that wowed by them.

MakiSupaStar · #19 04-29-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheXym

A lot of those "onions" are cole slaw

That too.

Mad Russian · #20 04-29-2010, 09:02 PM

I love that place. Great sandwiches! Ive tried to emulate but it is just not the same!!!

Hey OP - if you are in Hermitage you must be familiar with Quaker Steak & Lube - Great wings huh? My wife is from Sharon and I will go there and Billy's Black and Gold (A bar dedicated to Pittsburgh sports) when in town.