Excellent work by Jennifer Connic revealing the secrets behind the Milburn Deli’s “Gobbler” sandwich. I keep hearing about the Milburn Deli. It’s about an hour from my house but only about 20 minutes out of the way on my next trip to D.C. Worth it?
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@ted I’ve wanted to share your sandwich series with my dad who, being retired, would have plenty of time to play the home game of making these masterpieces. The grilled chorizo/cheese in particular is one I’d like to get my hands on. But it doesn’t look like they’re tagged any differently from other articles.
Think another area under “other stuff” could be in the works?
That’s something I’ve been meaning to do for a while. Actually, I was hoping to have an intern do it, but we have no intern this semester. So in the summer, when we convince some sucker to come sit here and listen to me rant at him, I’ll definitely have that going. For now, though, try here: http://www.tedquarters.net/category/random-tidbits/
That’s most of the non-Taco Bell, food-related posts. I should probably add it to the nav.
i’m pretty biased because it’s my hometown deli, but being as objective as possible, i’d say yes, absolutely it is worth the trip. their sloppy joe’s are like crack.
I go to Penn State, and my favorite lunch place here has the exact same sandwich, minus the lettuce and mayo. I can’t imagine those are a positive addition, as it’s already rather delicious. If you get it, ask them to go heavy on the cranberry sauce.
I’ve had both sandwiches and wraps much the same as this at many places before and its usually pretty good, because well, turkey/stuffing/cranberry etc is awesome, so why would it be any less awesome in between two slices of bread.
But I do agree with you about the lettuce and mayo, I’ve never had it with that and I dont think I would like mayo getting near my stuffing. If the turkey and stuffing are moist (like they should be), coupled with cranberry sauce, the sandwich will be plenty moist, no need to ruin it with mayo. I’ve also had wrap versions where mashed potatos and a bit of gravy were added, which might be the best of all.
Huh, wish I knew there was such a well-though-of deli a block and a half from where I take the train when I go visit my parents. I’ll have to stop there sometime when my train is in the ballpark of lunchtime.
(By the way, Millburn with two L’s.)
Thanks for the link, Ted.
I actually eat this sandwich regularly and never have mayo on it (I don’t eat mayo on sandwiches in general), and it tastes fine to me. But the homemade cranberry sauce at this time of year makes it all that much better.