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Pastificio Deli

South PhiladelphiaItalian, Sandwich, Deli$

Veteran delis like South Philly’s Pastificio have been mentioned many times, but if you want to taste the art of the hoagie in its purest, most earnest form, you can’t go wrong with a standby. Here, imported meats are carefully layered with sharp provolone and just the right amount of shredded veggies for a zesty signature with balance and bite.

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