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Here are five Suffolk County delis to drop by.
Mac's Countryside Deli & Catering, 61 Half Mile Road, Middle Island: The about section on the store's website says, "Grandma had a special gift. Everything she touched became a delicacy. I add my own modern twist to her old world recipes."
Owner Anthony Macaluso told Daily Voice about some of the popular sandwich order here. "The Hank because it's a meal in itself, chicken cutlet, bacon, roast beef, fries and gravy, and The Italian because everybody says we add the right amount of meats. We don't overload. It's just right," he said.
Se-port Delicatessen 301 Main St., East Setauket: There's a hero here called "The Gasm" made of chicken cutlet, melted mozzarella, and bacon on a toasted garlic hero with Russian dressing and cole slaw.
"The best deli is Se-Port," is how Neil Heffernan of East Setauket described this deli for Daily Voice. His favorite sandwiches are "The Gasm" and "The Boone" which are "well worth the wait" as is "their incredible iced tea."
Badolato's Market, 1315 Middle Country Road, Centereach: This is a full range market with a deli counter and many Italian specialties.
Thomas Fornsel of Centereach is a customer here and explained what he likes about the store to Daily Voice, "It's not just a deli, but hits all of the deli requirements. I can probably break it down to a few items because honestly, everything I’ve eaten from there is delicious. are tons of other items that are amazing too."
Fornsel likes their sandwiches of Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomato, and olive oil and one called The Bodybuilder, which is three eggs, ham, bacon, Italian sausage, cheese and hash browns on a hero; and a steak sandwich with melted mozzarella on a garlic hero, he said.
Andersen's Deli & Caterers, 41 Indian Head Road, Kings Park: Highlights include sandwiches, hot dishes, homemade soups, wraps, paninis, and chopped salads.
Mitch Slotnick of Kings Park in a Facebook comment said it's "hands down the best deli on Long Island. Not only is the service great, but the heroes are packed with meat. We love Anderson's deli, plain and simple. I've been living in (Kings Park) for 25-plus years now and have cycled through all of the local delis, past, and present. Anderson's is consistent with its fresh and delicious product/s."
Salpino III, 8 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon: The Italian specialty market is known for the brightly lit display of mouth-watering food at a deli counter where golden brown Sicilian potato croquettes, rice balls, eggplant, and chicken cutlets are ready to take out.
There are salads, freshly baked bread, homemade sauces, fresh pasta, imported cheeses, Italian chocolates, and cookies, and a variety of Italian delicacies in the store.
Their motto on the company's website is "Close your eyes and you're eating in Italy."
Salpino has two other Long Island locations in Nassau County.
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