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This week, Jersey Mike’s added two new hot subs, the Classic Pastrami and Chipotle Pastrami, to its nationwide menu, for a limited time.
The Classic Pastrami sub features layers of sliced pastrami, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, pickles, and spicy mustard.
The Chipotle Pastrami sandwich has layers of sliced pastrami, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle mayo.
To find the nearest Jersey Mike’s, please click here.
The pastrami sandwich, a delicatessen staple and one of the most iconic sandwiches in America, is back at Potbelly Sandwich Shops. The shop’s meatiest sandwich yet features mouthwatering pastrami, topped with Swiss cheese, a pickle and Potbelly mustard on toasty warm bread.
“We look forward to feeding our customers’ smiles with flavors and combinations that they crave, and we are excited to bring back the Pastrami sandwich to lead our lineup of limited-time menu items this fall,” said Mary Laube-Gale, Senior Director of Menu Innovation, Calendar Planning & Brand Insights.
To celebrate the return of the Pastrami Sandwich, Potbelly Perks members who buy one Original Pastrami Sandwich can get any Original-sized sandwich of equal or lesser value for free for one day only on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. If you’re not already a perks member, it’s not too late to sign up and receive the special offer.
You can find the Pastrami Sandwich at all Potbelly shops across the country for a limited time, while supplies last.
Area Potbelly Locations:
1200 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45409 
(937) 220-9510
Want to have a taste of the NYC in the DYT? We know a Food Adventure spot that lights up our appetites like a sign on Broadway. Cooper’s Deli recently opened in the Shoppes of Oakwood and is creating quite the buzz. The restaurant specializes in New York Style deli sandwiches as well as homemade soups, salads, a kids menu, and desserts. In addition to top notch food, the restaurant offers delivery within a two mile radius, an incredible rooftop patio, beer, wine selections, wheelchair accessibility, and two levels of indoor seating.
The Pastrami Sandwich may be the star of the deli
The Big Ragu spoke with, co-Owner Dan Apolito who traveled to New York City on a “Deli” tour in 2011, tasting various meats and securing the best for Cooper’s Deli. New Yorkers take pride in their deli’s and Apolito is bringing that mindset to Dayton. Cooper’s Deli uses the same corned beef and pastrami that is used in the world famous Stage Deli in New York City. The meats are shipped directly to Dayton from New York City. The Corned Beef and Pastrami served here are not your typical run of the mill deli meats. The proof is in the taste.
The Cooper’s Salad is loaded with everything under the sun, pulling no punches.
The pastrami melts in your mouth…you won’t get that at your local $5 sub shop. Other sandwiches that we tried included: The Reuben which is quite possibly the best reuben that Dayton has to offer. The Corned Beef is flavorful, plentiful and further proof of the quality of food that Cooper’s Deli is serving. The Turkey sandwich is basically a mound of turkey breast stuffed between a layer of herbed goat cheese and cranberry-orange chutney on Challah bread. Vegetarians may enjoy the Garden Grilled Cheese, which consists of four cheeses, artichoke, tomato, and spinach. We would highly recommend all four sandwiches.
Every menu has a monster dish and Cooper’s is the “New Yorker Sandwich.” This big sandwich sells for $15.50 and is large enough for two people, like most of their sandwiches. The “New Yorker” consists of 12 ounces of pastrami and corned beef, sharp cheddar cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing, all on fresh marble rye bread. For deli connoisseurs, this is the promise land. How lucky we are to have the taste of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx shipped fresh to Dayton via Cooper’s Deli. These sandwiches are not only fresh, they are piled high and thick. Be careful not to unhinge your jaw biting into one of these marvelous deli features. Click here to view their entire menu.
The Huge “New Yorker Sandwich”: 12 ounces of NY Pastrami and Corned Beef
Make sure you get to Cooper’s Deli and dine on the patio overlooking downtown Oakwood, or take a taste of Big Apple “to go.” Either way, there is no place like Cooper’s Deli in Dayton, or in Ohio for that matter.
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Summer Shandy and a Brooklyn Lager
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Dunaway’s Beef and Ale in Troy, Ohio is gearing up for their annual event. With huge crowds and outdoor tents, Dunaway’s hosts one of the biggest St. Patty’s Day parties in the Dayton area. Big Ragu and the Food Adventures Crew visited the pub recently and was impressed with the menu and drink offerings. Since 1991 owners Brenda and Sandy have offered good food and spirits to the Troy faithful. Known for their roast beef, the friendly staff is always eager to share the daily specials and 11 draft beer choices. Dunaway’s is a mom and pop place. It is in an old house facing main street, and is big on personality.
We were seated at our table and promptly ordered a couple of pints. The Big Ragu grabbed a Brooklyn Lager, which is brewed in Utica, NY, then we went for a Wisconsin favorite, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy. We decided to order some cheese and crackers to match our beers. We grabbed a jalapeno stuffed hot pretzel, because pretzels go well with beer.. right??
Our favorite appetizer of the day was the peel and eat shrimp. The shrimp were like our own personal pot of leprechaun gold at the end of the rainbow. Served cold and with Cajun spice on the shells, they were downright addicting and to die for. The fresh shrimp sparked our taste buds, and paved the way to try some more specialties.
Dunaway’s Pastrami Sandwich
Dunaway’s menu is heavy on sandwiches and pizza. We ordered an incredible looking pastrami sandwich which was enormous! This huge, flavorful sandwich was pure heaven. The Big Ragu ordered a burger with everything on it. Plenty of toppings adorned the perfectly cooked hamburger, which was more than a handful.
Your Food Adventurers sampled other items like fish, and the very tasty pizza. The pizza sauce has just the right amount of kick and will satisfy your cravings for a decent pie. One special item offered on the menu is the “Garbage Truck Pizza.” This pizza is loaded with toppings including fresh mushrooms, garlic, onions, tomatoes, sausage, pepperoni, ham, meatballs, black olives, green olives, ricotta cheese, banana peppers, and you can request jalapenos! How is that for a deluxe pizza?
Another menu item worth mentioning is their “6-Pound Sandy-wich.” They tout this challenge as “1 person, 45 minutes to eat it and it is free.” This mountain of a sandwich is filled with beef, ham, turkey, corned beef, pastrami, cole slaw, American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, horseradish and fries. It is probably easier to find a 4 leaf clover than beat this monster.
The Hamburger at Dunaways
Dunaway’s also offers soups, salads and has a full catering service for your next party. They pride themselves on using local meat markets and vegetable farms including Caven’s Meats, Bowman Landis, Fulton Farms, and Troy Meat Shop.
This place has everything you need for a fun, casual dining spot. Locally owned, with good food, good drink in a unique atmosphere, it is everything we look for in a Food Adventure. Just a couple of minutes off of Interstate 75 in Troy, put this place on your radar for good eats. Don’t forget to grab a pint and toast to St Patty’s day, no matter what day it is!
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