Really enjoyed a subsequent visit and heard from another LTH'r that they enjoyed the place, so I'm going to start a dedicated thread. Below is my post in the
Sub Comparision thread just to get the ball rolling.
Adding another contender to the mix - Soluri & Sons, newly opened after shuttering the original location 20 years ago. (Story here:
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130320 ... on-halsted)
Like Suzy and Rene, I've been waiting for this place to open, so I was pretty pleased to see it in action today. They use D'Amato's bread AND sell D'Amato's pizza, so I was particularly optimistic. Very small store, a few counter seats, no tables, deli-case with their apparently famous house-made sausages (a number of people came in for the Italian while I was waiting and discussed prep methods with the owner) deli meats/cheese and some attractive salads and sides (marinated artichokes, mushrooms, etc.). They have a very small sandwich menu printed on the wall:
The owner was hanging out and I was torn between an Italian and the prosciutto, so I asked him and he said they were both great, but he particularly liked the prosciutto. He likes it so well, in fact, that he ordered one for himself after I ordered. He also offered to watch my car so I didn't get a ticket, friendly fellow. They offer mild or hot giardiniera (jars for sale at the counter), which is also made in house, I opted for hot. Sorry for the terrible cell phone pic, but this is one heckuva sandwich, the giardiniera, IMO, as good if not better, than Bari's.
The house dressing is a very light vinaigrette, doesn't interfere with the sandwich or make it greasy at all. I put one half away as soon as I got home, I have the other half in the fridge to check out later, but if this first sandwich is any kind of an indicator, we have a really terrific new sandwich shop here in Bridgeport. I'll be curious to hear what others think.
Soluri and Sons Italian Deli
3549 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL
773.247.8777
http://www.soluriandsons.com
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