Thinking about Blimpies

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I didn't even realize Blimpie was still around.
 
There was one in the shopping center where the gym is, but it disappeared years ago. Never was on my radar for a fast food venue though.
 
Loved Blimpies as a kid in NJ. But when I tried them in other parts of the country, they were never the same.
 
I have been to two Blimpies over the years. Once each. The subs I had were big huge pieces of bread with a little bit of sandwich filling. I like it the other way around.

You may find a better sub than Publix occasionally, but if you are traveling the country and want a great sub, go to Publix.
 
Ted DuPuis said:
I didn't even realize Blimpie was still around.
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I’m not sure if they are or not. The one nearby that I used to go to when I was little closed up probably ten years ago.
 
FormerHangie said:
I favor WhichWich? when I'm looking for a sandwich. Either that or Publix.
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WhichWich is good - wish we had one around here.

Publix subs are pretty good, as I like Boar’s head products, my only complaint is that their bread (specifically the dark wheat/pumpernickel) can be like shoe leather sometimes, especially if it’s been sitting for too long.
 
Jersey Mike's for me.

WhichWich and JimmyJohn's are the same to me.

[Ravioli runs and hides]
 
Ravioli said:
Jersey Mike's for me.

WhichWich and JimmyJohn's are the same to me.

[Ravioli runs and hides]
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Never been to Jersey Mike's, if there's one convenient, I'll try it.

JimmyJohn's and WhichWich are kind of the opposites, JimmyJohn's specialty is serving a limited variety of sandwiches fast and cheap, WhichWich gives you the opportunity to make pretty much any kind of sandwich with any kind of toppings at a higher price point. I like their bread better as well.

EDIT: No need to run and hide @Ravioli, we all know your specialty is pasta, not sandwiches.
 
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I guess we still have 2 Blimpie's in town here, and 2 in Lansing as well.
 
Jersey Mikes is along the same lines as Publix. The bread will make or break the sub entirely. Jersey Mikes seems to have some leather-like bread. Not my favorite.
 
I liked Blimpies ok, but loved the sandwiches from Thundercloud (local to Austin). They once delivered a sandwich to me in Physics Lab. How awesome is that?!
 
I worked at Blimpies for about 2 months back in the mid 90s. I even had the honor of dressing in a Blimpie Bear costume in 90 degree heat waving at passing cars. I quit after that magnificent day.
Nowadays, if I'm in a sub-sandwich kind of mood, I go to Jersey Mikes.
 
I have one close to me, but I never eat there because I don't normally do bread. But between them and Subway I'd much rather have a Blimpie.

If I were going to actually eat a sub it would by Jimmie John's probably.
 
asicer said:
What's the difference between that and a salad?
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A salad goes in a bowl, and has shredded or chopped lettuce and other ingredients. A lettucewich is made like a sandwich and can be picked up and eaten like one.

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Eating salad with your hands doesn't make it a sandwich.
 
That escalated quickly...
 
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