


Capriotti's Logo.
The Bobbie - Homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mayo.
The fact that they serve this years round, while most sandwich shops do not, is probably why it is so popular. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a Thanksgiving sandwich? Sure, two days after Thanksgiving, we are fed up with leftovers...but that doesn't mean we should limit ourselves to having it for just 2 or 3 days a year. I'm glad Capriotti's has this sandwich on the menu so we have the option of having it year round. Now, don't get me wrong. While I appreciate the fact that it's readily available, that doesn't necessarily mean I loved it. The whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Individually, the turkey on my sandwich was dry and a little bland. The stuffing was simplistic. All I could really taste was the seasoned bread. It didn't have the depth of flavor a good stuffing gets at home from added sausage, vegetables, good broth, nuts, etc. The cranberry sauce I liked and considering how dry the turkey was, the sauce was sorely needed. Overall, I thought it was a decent sandwich that I would have liked better if it was served warm and on toasted bread.
Capastrami - Hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian Dressing, and cole slaw.
The better of the two sandwiches I had, was their take on a pastrami sandwich. This one came the way I wish the Bobbie had been made. The pastrami was warm, the bread was toasty and the coleslaw with dressing were cool. This one had contrasting textures and temperatures that I enjoyed. The pastrami could have been spiced a little better but the meat was tender and juicy. I liked the cole slaw and russian dressing as well, but I found myself craving some good ole yellow mustard or grain mustard. And where's the pickle? Grrr! That aside, I still liked it. I'm not sure it merits all the hype I've heard about the place but I wouldn't mind returning for another quick bite.
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