12 July 25-31, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | ▼ PLANTATION POPULAR SANDWICH CHAIN CAPRIOTTI’S OPENS SECOND FLORIDA LOCATION One of the most popular sandwich chains in the U.S. has made its way to Broward County, bringing turkey sandwiches that are slow-roasted every night in-house. We’re not even kidding. Award-winning sandwich chain Capriot- ti’s opened its second Florida location, in Plantation, earlier this week. (Florida’s first Capriotti’s opened two years ago in North Miami Beach.) Established in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1976, the fast-casual sandwich chain is known for its 47-year tradition of slow-roast- ing whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every single night and hand-shredding them each morning to feature in a variety of sandwiches. One of said sandwiches is “the Bobbie,” the shop’s acclaimed best-seller. Voted “the Greatest Sandwich in America” by AOL’s Le- mondrop.com in 2009, the sandwich has since become synonymous with not only the brand but with the entire state of Delaware. It consists of slow-roasted turkey topped with cranberry sauce, housemade stuffing, and a schmear of mayonnaise piled high onto a freshly baked roll. “The Bobbie,” also known as “Thanksgiv- ing on a roll,” got its name from a family member of Capriotti’s founders, siblings Lois and Alan Margolet. When the brother-and- sister duo opened their first store in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood in 1976, they wanted to re-create a beloved sandwich that their Aunt Bobbie served to them the day af- ter Thanksgiving each year during their childhood. Capriotti’s is also known for its chees- esteaks, American Wagyu subs, and other subs. But “the Bobbie” is its claim to fame. From its humble Delaware beginnings, Capriotti’s expanded to numerous locations across the United States. “As a local business owner, we are thrilled to bring Capriotti’s to Plantation!” owner Marco Roca Jr. tells New Times. “The Planta- tion community has shown us incredible sup- port, and we’re excited to continue serving our delicious sandwiches at our second loca- tion to even more of our neighbors here in South Florida. “The community in Plantation has em- braced Capriotti’s with open arms, and we’re honored to open another location to serve even more people,” Roca continues. “As an immigrant to the United States and as a fam- ily owned and operated business, we truly feel we are living the American dream. We look forward to continuing to be a part of the Plantation family.” Roca is a fourth-generation hospitality ex- ecutive turned entrepreneur who leads a hotel development business and an agency that col- laborates with various hospitality concepts, in- cluding hotel and food and beverage brands.”The rave-worthy culture of Capriotti’s in Vegas captivated us, and we knew we had to bring that magic to South Florida,” he says. “The cheesesteak at Capriotti’s blew my mind — better than any Michelin-starred restaurant I’ve tried around the world. The best part? It’s at approachable pricing and convenience.” Capriotti’s also offers catering services. Their catering menu typically includes a vari- ety of options suitable for gatherings, meet- ings, and events. This can range from party trays with an assortment of sandwiches, sal- ads, and side dishes to boxed lunches and platters. Their catering services are designed to accommodate different group sizes and di- etary preferences. Capriotti’s is offering a 20 percent dis- count code that may be used online for deliv- ery to those in Miami-Dade or Broward. The promo code is “ILOVESUBS” at checkout. Capriotti’s. 1023 S. University Dr., Planta- tion; 954-999-0837; and 1678 NE Miami Gar- dens Dr., North Miami Beach; 305-454-0744; capriottis.com. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR | TASTE TEST | ▼ Café Capriotti’s photo “The Bobbie” sandwich by Capriotti’s is made of slow-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and housemade stuffing.
