Ever since seeing Primanti Brothers featured on both Food Network and Man vs Food, I developed a craving for the famed Pittsburgh stuffed sandwich. On a recent trip to the Steel City, I went to the Forbes Ave. (Oakland) location for a sample.\n\nEven around 9PM on a Wednesday, the place was pretty packed. Took a seat and was immediately asked what I wanted. They have over 20 sandwich options, so I needed a moment to figure out my selection. I opted for the cheesesteak, which they proclaim is their #2 most requested. Oddly, they do not tell you what the top pick is. Anyway, ordered a tall Yuengling (it is much better on draft than in the bottle, so don't hate) and within minutes my sandwich arrived. It's a good thing the bread is so squishy, otherwise it would be impossible to get the thing in your craw. Be advised on the cheesesteak, though. This is not the Philly version. In fact, the meat looked like some pre-formed, processed patty. Despite this, the sandwich was tasty with nicely contrasting flavors and textures. \n\nAlthough I should have been as stuffed as the sandwich afterwards, I was still feeling a little hungry. I ordered a capicola (at the recommendation of our waitress) and ate it back at the hotel. That was a much tastier and more satisfying version.\n\nYou can buy tall boys and 6 packs to-go at this location. May have something to do with its proximity to the colleges. By the way, this is not the original location. That would be the one in the Strip district, which is also the one featured on TV.
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