Picone’s Quality Deli
Restaurant · Portsmouth ·
Freshly baked bread, Italian subs, BECs, Taylor ham
Freshly baked bread, Italian subs, BECs, Taylor ham
"Vin Picone’s downright fanatical devotion to the sandwich arts have earned his cart an equally devoted following. Every element of a Picone’s sandwich is in perfect balance: the bread unmistakably crisp on the outside and pillowy soft within, deli meats and cheese are expertly layered like the strata of an archaeological excavation, and the vegetable component, often overlooked by lesser sandwich houses, is always delicately adorned with just the right combination of oil and vinegar. The rotating hot specials are just as legit, and the coveted East Coast-style breakfast sandwiches are almost a thing of legend at this point (show up early if you want one of those, they’re only available on mornings and regularly sell out)." - Ben Coleman
"East Coast transplants will often lament the Portland food scene’s seeming indifference for the bodega-style bacon, egg, and cheese. Tightly wrapped and steaming hot, these are perfect sandwiches for construction sites and 90-minute commutes. But Picone’s, located on the stretch of Lombard between Kenton and St. Johns, is doing admirable work in the genre. The cart features a small roster of deli staples, including a slate of breakfast sandwiches that often sell out early on the weekends. It’s a good value for the money, too, built on a generous slab of toasted baguette with a couple of folded fried eggs slathered with ketchup and American cheese. There’s no runny egg to threaten car upholstery, but the yolk has a satisfying jammy quality that indicates skill on the flat top. The filling options include potato, bacon, or sage-flecked breakfast sausage. Or for, pure Garden State bliss, go for a slice of Taylor ham (or pork roll, as it’s also known)." - Ben Coleman
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