My Favorite Sub Shop

A week or so ago John Lehderoff of the Rocky Mountain News published "Denver's Greatest Subs" but left out my favorite: Fontano's. I know, I know, it shouldn't be that big of a deal, but these subs are REALLY good. So I wrote John this:

"I was sorry that your recent article on the best subs in Denver overlooked one of my all-time favorite places: Fontano's Chicago Subs. I frequent the one downtown, on 16th and California, and usually get the 8" roast beef with lots of their awesome hot peppers. However, their hot beef and tuna are also a couple winning subs I've tried. I've turned my entire office into Fontano's fans and I definitely think that they deserve to be included."

He wrote back:

"So many sub shops, so little time. After I had eaten at my 30th sub shop, I still had a long list of shops including Fontano's across the Denver metro area that I wished I could've visited. I will pass along your suggestion to my readers. Thanks,
JOhn"

And then this appeared in the Rocky Mountain News on May 14:

A few great shops were left out of my recent search for Denver's best sub sandwiches, according to numerous News readers. I'm happy to pass along their recommendations. After recently tasting nearly 100 subs, you'll have to pardon me if I don't sample any more sandwiches for a few months.

• "I recommend Pat's Philly Steaks and Subs. They roast turkeys every night to prepare the PJ Goblet, a sub stuffed with turkey, homemade dressing and cranberry sauce. Also good: Philly Steaks."

• "I love Pat's. The Italian is my favorite. They add spices and an Italian dressing that make me want to take off my clothes and roll around in it. My fiancé has (the jaw-joint disorder) TMJ, so I can't hear myself think when he eats a Pat's sub. It sounds like machine-gun fire."

• "I was sorry that your recent article overlooked one of my all-time favorite places: Fontano's Chicago Subs. I usually get the 8-inch roast beef with lots of their awesome hot peppers. However, their hot beef and tuna are also winning subs."

• "How could you forget Fontano's Chicago Subs? It's the only sub shop I eat at."

• "I think you should check out Rico's, at South Broadway and Hampden Avenue. They have by far the best $5 meatball sub ever."

• "I am here to say that the Pizza Depot, in Englewood, has the best subs. They have homemade bread."

• "One very important sub shop was not mentioned. The Deli Zone, in Broomfield and Boulder, is sheer perfection when it comes to subs. The Manhattan includes turkey, provolone, artichoke hearts, onions, pesto mayo and then it's lightly toasted. To taste it is to love it."

• "Thank you for recognizing independent sub shops in the Denver area and for the difference you found between them and the chains that all taste the same (yuck!)"

Other sub purveyors earning reader approval include Mr. Lucky's and Boulder's Cafe Food.

Okay, okay, so I just think it's cool that he quoted me. But seriously, you gotta try Fontano's. Just had it for lunch today!