friday is usually my eat-lunch-out day, and rather just grab food from the grand central market, i’m trying to expand my horizons a bit. after lunch today, i can safely say i’ve eaten where the french-dipped sandwich was invented, whether that is actually philippe’s or cole’s p.e. buffet. of the two, i think phillipe’s wins out on the ambience and food, but they’re both excellent.
it’s been a while since i’ve eaten at cole’s, so it may be suffering in the comparison due to that. but ambience-wise, cole’s is just too much of a dungeon for lunch. but phillipe’s doesn’t benefit from being in a rather inconvenient location (for me).
what i wouldn't give for a cole's turkey dip RIGHT NOW! yum. cole's wins, hands down.
For me, nothing beats Phillipe's hot mustard. That takes their sandwiches over the top. Everyone should try the lamb with blue cheese before passing judgment...
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Hmmm, I've always thought Phillipes french dip sandwiches tasted soggy and a little like they made a bunch of them and then just grabbed one for you. I like that I get to watch them actually make the sandwich at Coles. Ambience I'd generally call a push. -e;