The Charlottesville 29

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The Italian

For many sandwich lovers, it is the ultimate — like the chef who launched a sandwich podcast and devoted an entire episode to what she called “everyone’s favorite sandwich.” At its best, The Italian harmonizes elements as well as any other: salt, sugar, fat, umami, creaminess, richness, crunch, acid, and more. One bite makes you want several more.

In recognition of the sandwich’s notoriety, Ivy Provisions chose The Italian as its starting point when it opened in 2013. With a team as committed to sandwich excellence as Ivy Provisions, there was purpose in every part of their shop’s signature, which they named the Notorious P.I.G.. Sure, the elements are typical: Italian cold cuts like salami, prosciutto, and capicola, along with provolone, pickled peppers, onion, lettuce, and a house Italian dressing. But careful sourcing, portioning, and assembly make it the most irresistible Italian sub in town. Grab it by two fists, chomp, and enjoy.

#7: Notorious P.I.G. – Ivy Provisions
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The Charlottesville 29 of Sandwiches

Others of Note: My Italian at Belle, Fugheddaboudit at The Wich Lab, The Pelosi at Rapture, Italian Stallion at Hunt Country Market, Da Vinci at Mona Lisa, Italian Sub at Tubby’s, Belmont at The Market at Bellair (GFA), Authentic Italian at Foods of All Nations. Vegetarian Alternatives: Vegeletta at Belle, Roasted Vegetable Sandwich at Mona Lisa, The Local at Feast! (GFA), Roasted Vegetable Sandwich at Market Street Market (GFA)