All-in-on Sandwiches

Ina tempted us with a new lunch destination, Giordano Bros. in North Beach and their Pittsburg style all-in-one sandwiches. While the trek is a little far for us FiDi-ers, after reviewing the website, we thought it might be worth the additional effort. The sandwiches are stuffed with meat, melted provolone cheese, along with coleslaw and fries. Ina tried the pastrami with fried egg, Ruby had the sausage, and I had the capicola. The meat is grilled with the provolone cheese, served on a soft white bread with a crust with some chew, topped with a vinegary cabbage slaw with some cracked black pepper, and French fries. Apparently this is following in the tradition of Pittsburg’s Primanti Bros. It was a satisfying meal, the sandwiches were awesome, the only thing missing was a nice cold beer, but since we had to go back to work, I didn’t think it would hebe condusive to getting anything done. I also gave their all-in-one cookie a try, it’s a chocolate chip cookie with peanut butter (chunky) and rice crispies. Tasty, but I would have been happier without peanut butter…but that’s just me.
Giordano Bros. is a sports bar with live music in the evenings, a little divey, but definitely worth a return trip.

Robert Young Estate - 2007 Alexander Valley Chardonnay

Robert Young Estate is quickly becoming one of my overall favorite wineries. I have enjoyed all of their wines that I have had the opportunity to taste. This weekend I shared one of my latest club shipments with the group to sample the 2007 Alexander Valley Chardonnay. I had enjoyed the 2005 Chardonnay the first time I tasted it, however, the last bottle I had seemed to have lost all its fruit and I was just getting too much oak. I didn’t think it held up very well over time. The 2007 had the ripe tropical fruit nose that I love, with nice body and toasty oak finish. Chelle opened up her 2006 Chardonnay and that still had the nice fruit, but I do think it had lost a little of the bright fruit that is in the 2007. I will make a note to enjoy the RYE Chardonnays earlier rather than later.
This coming weekend, RYE is having their Ranch Day celebration for club members and guests, where we get to try the 2006 bob’s Burn Pile, the 2006 Big Rock Block Cabernet and their new Area 27 Chardonnay. They have gondola rides and a BBQ. I am looking forward to the event.