"The Park: McCoppin Square A day imitating a sunbathing lizard at Parkside’s green gem calls for something special—like the hot pastrami sandwich from Submarine Center. It’s a tangy, beautifully toasted showpiece overflowing with thin-sliced smoked meat. But don’t let it be the only thing you walk away with at this counter-service West Portal classic (est. 1981). The meaty Atomic is stacked with pastrami, turkey, and corned beef, and we absolutely adore the mayo-y hot sub with avocado, turkey, and melty swiss. You have three sizes to choose from (mini, center, and super), and an assortment of chips to grab by the check-out line." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong