M & N sandwich shop
Am I in chicago? cuz it sure tastes like it. Make sure to order it juicy (don't ask just do it)
Major Tom wrote:
Someone mentioned something about a great sandwich shop. I want to mention
that an incredible place if you like Chicago style deli sandwiches is
M&N's, on 27th & Randolph. This is not your typical high class
snob place to eat. The decor is appalling, they have live jazz bands in
a shop with maybe four tables, but they have truly awesome sandwiches.
The place has been there for a number of years, and until the smoking
ban it was possible to go in there and see Norm working on sandwiches
with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. But if you don't care about
appearances, this is the place to go.
1. Sandwiches are truly awesome, my vote for the best pastrami in town,
as well as other deli sancwiches. Real good Wisconsin cheese soup too.
2. Prices are ridiculously low, I don't see how they stay open. I can
remember going in and getting supper for three people, and paying like
$8 or $9 bucks for three large sandwiches and three bowls of soup.
3. Norm and his family are clearly huge jazz fans, their only decorations
are autographed pictures of jazz greats, mostly from people who have played
at the Zoo bar, but some from Chicago. I like jazz, but would not consider
myself a big fan. But even I've heard of most of these people (like most
of the guys in the original Blues Brothers -- minus Belushi and Akroyd,
of course).
4. They deliver, but it's a $2.00 delivery charge for anyplace but the
Zoo bar, where it's free delivery. Like I said, a huge jazz fan.
5. They have live jazz, I think on Friday and Saturday night, but it might
just be Friday. Seating might be a problem, but it's not like they draw
big crowds.
Just go in, look confused, and Norm will ask you if it's your first time. As soon as you say yes, he starts fixing you up with all kind of samples to taste. You will find something you like, if you like deli sandwiches.
