FAST FOOD FALAFEL - SUBWAY, NEW YORK CITY

My initial thought on the concept of  Subway Sandwich offering Falafel as a choice was intriguing which was quickly followed by the fact that I had better try one pronto because this just isn't going to last, much less stand a snowballs chance in hell of proliferating to their standard daily Menu.

After giving this a little thought during my test run today at a Subway Sandwich store (I will not call this place a shop) on trendy 14th street I pondered the fact of the many Vegetarians on the face of the planet who feel that Deep Fried Chick Peas might be a healthy choice.

I just plain like them.

So maybe the Falafel Sub will stick around, Only Time Will Tell.

9 Falafel Balls lay in wait for the next customer.

The Falafel Sub being prepared. 

First Six Balls (lets face it more like McNugget sized Patties) are placed on the Bread of your choice, in my case it is my go to, The Italian Herbs & Cheese Bread and heated in a microwave/convection oven

Then comes the mandatory and vaguely elaborate "toppings" portion of the Sandwich but we are almost all familiar with this back from the Blimpie days of yore.

Subway jumped the Blimpie gun with a wider array of toppings and fresh baked Bread that nary is there a Blimpies (sandwich location) to be found, at least in the five boroughs compared to the Dunkin Donutesque wide berth and stronghold that Subway and Starbucks has this city practically on their tastebuds and knees with.

Time for my premeditated move as I have actually put some forethought towards this moment and decided to get the typical Falafel Fixings and nothing fancy to obliterate any taste nuances inherent herein.

Cucumber, Tomato, Iceberg Lettuce, Bermuda Onion and Extra Tzatziki Sauce was called upon.

The Falafel Patties were exactly as to be expected from Subway, I have had better and I have had worse. Could use a tad more seasoning but the texture was just about right and I could tell it was Falafel with my eyes closed (not that I did close my eyes except to blink). All in all the Sandwich I had been intrigued with came out on the positive side but I will probably stick with the Italian B.M.T.

Prepared to pay five bucks for a six inch sub it was surprising to see the foot long on sale for such a price ($4.99) and in Manhattan of all places.

The window display campaign, suitable for framing.

SUBWAY (86th street) 11/1/12 Brooklyn, New York

Lets face it, most of us do crave fast food at least a few times a year, I can only be thankful its not a few times a week. While not as old an establishment as Blimpie's there is the alternative that subway Sandwiches created some years ago (1965) and they are known for having more topping selection than Blimpie's and they also boast "Fresh Bread" which made Blimpie follow suit with their Bread selections. Anyways, Every now and then there is a craving and this time it was for an Italian B.M.T. hero (Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham) but this craving happened at about four o' clock in the morning so I had to wait a bit.

Come the light of day and I made my way to the local Subway and spied the signs outside informing me of the latest deals and menu additions. I see they have added Eggplant Parmigiana to the menu, this would not be my first choice from a fast food shop but next to that poster was this months $5 Footlong The Spicy Italian (Pepperoni, Genoa Salami) so order away I did. Subway Sandwiches has 3 choices of Cheese for their Sandwiches which are American, Provolone and Swiss. I order my Spicy Italian and the kid behind the counter asks "with American Cheese" I reply "No Provolone" and the inner italian in me is thinking "But Provolone is the obvious first choice!!!" 

O.K. now for my choice of toppings.

For my Spicy Italian Sandwich I asked for Bell Pepper Slices, Bermuda Onion, Pickles, Sweet Peppers, Olives, Lettuce and Tomato with Ranch Dressing. My second criticism of this employee, he was a litle chintzy with the Dressing but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and figured he works here, he knows how much Dressing to put, you don't want it to squish out.

Brought my Sammich home and had it over the course of hours, He didn't add enough dressing.

Wanting an Italian B.M.T. but this poster made my mind up before stepping foot into the place.

3/1/13 - Tuna Salad - On Cheese Bread with Olives, Sweet Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Spinach, a few Jalapeno Peppers and Extra Ranch dressing.

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