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Today at lunch time Shelley asked me if I wanted anything from the Supermarket for lunch. I had to turn her down. At first I had thought that the idea of going to the Shaws across the street from us was a great idea because the supermarket should have some great lunch items and more selection than anything else. I was mistaken on our first trip there when I was first warned that the sandwiches made at the deli counter took a long time to make and then discovered first hand through a disaster of a roast beef sandwich that took over half an hour to make. So I have mainly eliminated eating at Shaws for lunch except for days when some groceries like cans of tuna are needed around the apartment.

I was taken a few weeks later to La Cascia's, an Italian sandwich shop and bakery, that is a five minute drive away from headquarters. This shop is among the best sandwich shops I have been to. What sets them apart is that they seem to not only make sandwiches but the folks at the counter love making them. They try to embellish your order and show sincere interest in creating a fantastic sandwich for your lunch. One guy in particular is my favorite because he just oozes with his love of his job. Today when I was ordering a sandwich for Chris that I was taking back with me he took a special interest in what kind of mustard would be best. When I wasn't sure about spicy or yellow he offered to send me home with some spicy mustard in a container on the side just in case.

I think one of the keys to a good sandwich shop is whether they serve Boars Head meats. Boars Head is all over La Cascia's. They even market Boars Head spreads. That was what Eddie, the cuban guy, who ran Montrose used to rant about. He would make sure everyone at the little grocery store knew that he carried the Cadillac of meats. Eddie was slow to make his Cuban sandwiches but I couldn't resist that pressed sandwich filled with pickles, swiss, ham, turkey, and sauce.

So I go to La Cascia’s every day now and I cycle between sauce oriented items like the chicken and eggplant parm, Italian’s, steak and cheese, steak tips, paninis, and tuna melts. Yum.

Time for dinner! Sarah brought home burritos.

BTW - the key info:
La Cascia's Bakery & Deli
326 Cambridge Street # A,
Burlington, MA 01803 (781) 272-5203