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Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with American deli sandwiches

Jimi Famurewa, restaurant critic and food journalist, discovers how American regional deli sandwich culture is being reinvented in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. From hoagies and subs to hero rolls, Jimi samples the upgraded sandwiches people are queuing hours for and learns how to make the everything sandwich and a meatball sub that’s so messy, you need to eat it alone at home.

Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with American deli sandwiches

TL;DR

  • American regional deli sandwich culture is being reinvented in northern England.
  • Locations include Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle.
  • Sandwich types sampled include hoagies, subs, and hero rolls.
  • People are queuing for hours to try these upgraded sandwiches.
  • Recipes for an 'everything sandwich' and a messy meatball sub are mentioned.