Brown Bag Deli
People have been telling me to go to the Brown Bag Deli every since it changed ownership a few years ago, and I finally made it.
I really have been missing out.
I selected the Brown Bag Sub for Husband, and because he usually eats for the day in one setting, selected the whole size. Half was sufficient; the whole sub is enormous. It has pastrami, cappacola, salami, hot pepper cheese, and Italian dressing on a large, good sub roll. Since I was in transit and it wasn't going to get to Husband for awhile, I chose to have it cold, which was fine, but I think it would be even better toasted.
For myself, I chose the Mohawk Stroller - turkey and roasted red peppers on a cheddar herb roll with sprouts and basil pesto. This might be one of the best sandwiches I have had in a very long time. Not only were the ingredients inside the sandwich tasty, balanced, and of high quality, the roll was superb. I don't know from whence these rolls come, but whatever bakery it is, does a mighty fine job. Half was good for me, and I saved half for eating at the end of a busy Thursday night - it was still tasty after sitting in the cooler at work for 7 hours! (I apologize for the poor picture quality)
I chose two kinds of potato salad for sides - a traditional mustard potato salad, and an amazing smoky potato salad, with bacon and smoked cheese. Things almost came to blows over the smoked potato salad (just kidding); it is that good. The traditional potato salad was also tasty, but the smoky one was so different it kind of overshadowed. This might rival Banana Bean's Shrimp Boil potato salad as my favorite in town. Have I mentioned how much I love potato salad?
At any rate, I suggest you find yourself struggling for a parking space in German Village, at the corner of Mohawk & Whittier. Brown Bag also offers carryout dinners (today's is marinated flank steak over spinach), which you can pick up on your way home and server when you get there, as well as catering. And, if you need a cupcake fix after lunch, Bakery Gingham is right next door!
info: Brown Bag Delicatessen 898 Mohawk St in German Village 614.443.4214
This looks like a great place! You can never have enough good sandwich shops- it is as hard to make a great sandwich as it is to make a gourmet meal!
Posted by: Deborah Dowd | Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 09:19 PM
The Brown Bag is one of my favorite places in Columbus. It always gets lost in the conversation of great delis, which is a shame. The Village Addiction lives up to its name - the sweet and savory combo of cranberry mayo and roast turkey/melted havarti always makes my day. Thanks for the great blog!
Posted by: Aubrey | Friday, May 02, 2008 at 08:35 AM
oh my gosh! I LOVE Brown Bag Deli! and they have specials that can be emailed to your inbox and if you sign up and they ever have the BLT with avocado and herb lime mayo, OH MY GOODNESS it is my favoritest sandwich ever :)
i love your blog by the way :) I haven't been by in awhile, I need to check it more regularly. The post you wrote about Kihachi made me want to go so bad, I stil haven't made it though.
Posted by: Amanda | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Wow...their menu looks yummy! I must go!
Posted by: Lindi | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Whenever discussions about favorite non-chains comes up, I mention the Brown Bag. And hardly anyone notices. It is a yummy and satisfying sandwich shop for sure. :)
Posted by: Suzanne Champion | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 08:22 AM
I'm a huge fan of this place. Hope to hear what you think of some of their other sandwiches whenever you make it back. :D
Posted by: Walker Evans | Friday, April 25, 2008 at 08:50 PM
yes yes!!!! Molly is awesome! I love the BB!FYI someone should buy my house a few doors down and then they can eat there everyday!!!:)
Posted by: amy | Friday, April 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM