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Best Sandwich in America -
"Championship Finale"

   (5 restaurants)    
Aired on: August 15, 2012 
Aired on: August 15, 2012 
Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
John's Roast PorkSee John's Roast Pork Video ($)
(1805 ratings)

14 E Snyder Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 463-1951
www.johnsroastpork.com
As Seen On:
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
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  • Cheesesteaks
    steak cooked on flat top melded w/ carmalized onions, "long hots" (pepper cooked in olive oil), extra sharp provolone & then served on gutted sesame seed sub roll; recommended w/ ketchup & mayo (a Philly sacrilege); looks good
  • Hot Roast Pork Sub
    signature sandwich; sliced roast pork soaked in gravy/au jus; served w/ provolone & spinach; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1805 ratings		 est. 1930; James Beard Award winner (2006)
Olio [CLOSED]See Olio Video ($$)
(243 ratings)

301 E Bay St Map It!
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-7100
As Seen On:
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
  • Duck Grilled Cheese
    duck confit, green tomato, gruyere & white american cheese on thick cut sourdough
 4.0 out of 5
243 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "lunch done differently" (from its website); breakfast & lunch only
Slows Bar BQSee Slows Bar BQ Video ($$)
(2290 ratings)

2138 Michigan Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
www.slowsbarbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Great Lakes"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit"
  • Beef Brisket Enchilada
  • Yardbird Sandwich
    pulled smoked Amish chicken breast drenched in housemade mustard BBQ sauce, tossed w/ sauteed mushrooms & cheddar & topped w/ applewood bacon; winner of Best Sandwich (Great Lakes); looks good!
  • Triple Threat Pork Sandwich
    signature sandwich; Applewood bacon, pulled pork and ham stacked high; choice of 7 BBQ sauces (Adam used Orange Pop BBQ); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2290 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (Runer-Up); #40 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2005
Tommy DiNic'sSee Tommy DiNic's Video ($)
(2365 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Roast Pork Sandwich
    looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northeast & America); get w/ sharp provolone & sauted broccoli rabe; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2365 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (#1 Winner) ; #50 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); at Reading Terminal Market; started as a butcher shop in South Philly in 1918
Zunzi's Takeout & CateringSee Zunzi's Takeout & Catering Video ($$)
(1801 ratings)

108 E York St Map It!
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 443-9555
zunzis.com
As Seen On:
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "South"
  • Conquistador Sandwich
    baked marinated chicken breast, served w/ lettuce, tomato & special sauce on French bread; winner of Best Sandwich (South); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1801 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (Runer-Up); mixture of international cuisine (Swiss, Italian, South African and Dutch)
Best Sandwich in America -
"Championship Finale"		   (5 restaurants)    
Aired on: August 15, 2012 
Aired on: August 15, 2012