After visits to my brother for years while he lived in the 'Burgh, I came to love the greasy goodness that is a Primanti Bros sandwich. But he moved away years ago and I still crave them. We’ll be heading from the DC area... (3 replies, last updated by WendyB May 25, 2005)

So I had my first trip to Pittsburgh last week (aside from the airport) and made a pilgrimage to the Primanti Bros. in the Strip section. I was taken aback that there was no real ORIGINAL sandwich to speak of, but anything... (6 replies, last updated by phillyjazz February 18, 2008)

New place caught my nose as I was walking through North Beach: Giordano Bros. (303 Columbus near Broadway). They sell “all-in-one” sandwiches ($6.50-6.75) filled with your choice of grilled meat (sausage, coppa,... (3 replies, last updated by Dan V. November 24, 2004)

Well, it isn’t in Baltimore, but it’s closer than Pittsburgh: Liberty Tavern in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood offers a Primanti Bros. style sandwich, with the fries where they should be, in the middle of... (13 replies, last updated by KAZ January 16, 2009)

Does anyone know if there is anything like the Primanti sandwich in LA??....Saw it on tv and I know that i will probably never be in Pittsburgh...so if anyone has any close suggestions...thanks! (7 replies, last updated by upstarter September 12, 2009)

I’ll never understand the appeal of these sandwiches. I tried one while in Pittsburgh a couple years ago and was surprised at how much I disliked it. There were a couple slices of meat on white bread topped with a pile of... (6 replies, last updated by Mosca December 17, 2004)

I think you’ll have to go to Pittsburgh for it or make it. I don’t recall anywhere out here that makes sandwiches like that, so will be watching to see if there is one. (4 replies, last updated by condiment February 6, 2006)

Are you looking for recs in Pitt or Philly? Based on Claire’s reply, I’m not certain. If Pitt, go to the Primanti's in the Strip District so in addition to a Primanti sandwich (which I’m admittedly no huge fan... (6 replies, last updated by nickdanger February 3, 2005)

Does anyone know if this like Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh? They make the sandwiches with french fries in the sandwich - they’re always on the Food Channel. (3 replies, last updated by Lynn November 13, 2004)

location regularly, but I’ve never been in there.) http://www.primantibros.com/ You might get some comments giving a thumbs down on the food, which is a matter of opinion (personally I don’t have a strong opinion either... (7 replies, last updated by MothaTucker July 5, 2007)

of the sandwich, eaten together, is just great. I had the coppa, BF had cheesesteak — and we each liked our individual sandwich so much that we split another, third one. Limited menu, but with the right idea. They actually... (6 replies, last updated by cheapcheap April 12, 2005)

I’ve been curious about the all-in-one sandwich here: are they any good? And which is the best filling choice? I think they have pastrami, coppa, etc. Thanks in advance for any guidance! (3 replies, last updated by wolfe February 11, 2008)

If you like Corner Bakery, Baker Bros is pretty much along the same lines. Not offensive, but not great. If you do order a sandwich, make sure to ask for dressing on the side or something, they have a tendency to lather the... (18 replies, last updated by fishfry March 28, 2008)

How are the deli foods, especially the sandwiches? What are they most known for? I understand that Darrell is a big time wine geek. Anything else I should be shopping for? Thanks. (8 replies, last updated by melly June 22, 2006)

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/bal-fo.tabletalk23jan23,0,3135690.story – blurb in today’s Baltimore Sun (registration not yet required). Snippet: "Towson’s newest burger place, Burger Bros. (14... (4 replies, last updated by cbauer June 11, 2008)