The Bronx Comes to Deerfield Beach
The Staff
December 17, 2024
What'Sub Serving up Solid Sandwiches
As soon as I discovered that What’Sub offers a sandwich named for Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, I was sold. For those unfamiliar, Arthur Avenue is renowned for its Italian bakeries, restaurants, and markets.
The first question they ask as you approach is, “seeds or no seeds.” Naturally, the staff are inquiring as to whether or not you want sesame seeds on your bread. A very personal choice.
Back to the sandwich. The Arthur Avenue includes prosciutto di Parma, fresh burrata with sun-dried peppers, and arugula served on focaccia bread.
And it was the size of my head.
They certainly did not skimp on the prosciutto, which is sliced super thin. The burrata was dreamy and the arugula brings a lovely fresh peppery-ness. But the sundried peppers put the sandwich over the top — they packed just the right amount of acidity to elevate all the flavors.
When I arrived home with the sandwiches, my son quickly claimed the Buto, a perfectly fried chicken cutlet with pink sauce and fresh mozzarella served on Italian bread. The sandwich comes with extra pink sauce on the side for dipping. I was tempted to drink it while no one was looking, but I refrained.
In a delightful nod to the classics, we indulged in a mouthwatering sausage and pepper sub that hit the spot. The blend of sweet Italian sausage combined with the perfect amount of sautéed bell peppers made each bite utterly delicious.
WhatSub is located at 1330 S Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. For more information, call 954-596-5330 or visit whatsubdelifl.com.
