Walking back from City Hall on Friday afternoon, I was considering my options for a lunch to take home. Sam LaGrassa's came to mind. So often when I'm craving a great sandwich from this legendary downtown lunch spot, they're close. So, the first lesson in getting your hands on a great pastrami sandwich is to go at the right time.
Sam LaGrassa's is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Etch that fact into your mind so you will take the opportunity to indulge whenever you're in their area during those golden hours.
I'm usually a corned beef lover, but the crew over at Boston Chowhound has consistantly named the pastrami at this place among the best in town. And, I remembered seeing it made on a food show. So this time I grabbed one corned beef and one pastrami to take home and share with Ed.
After posing for a quick photo shoot, the pastrami sandwich was ready for my first bite. It was instant regret. Why didn't I buy two pastramis? I mean, I like their corned beef but with this pastrami, it was love at first bite.
It is soft, melting, spicy, and full-bodied all at the same time. It's a Cote du Rhone of the sandwich world.
P.S. The pickles are so good, that I don't get to have Ed's share. He likes these!
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Here is the report I did on Sam LaGrassa's Corned Beef for Serious Eats.
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Details:
Sam La Grassa's
44 Province St. Boston MA 02108 (map & reviews)
617-357-6861
www.samlagrassas.com
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino