Award-winning sandwich chain Capriotti's will open its second Florida location just outside Fort Lauderdale in Plantation, on Tuesday, July 23. (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-roasting 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.
"The Bobbie" sandwich by Capriotti's is made of slow-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and housemade stuffing.
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The Story of "The Bobbie," Unofficial Sandwich of Delaware
Voted "the Greatest Sandwich in America" by AOL's Lemondrop.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 "Thanksgiving 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 after Thanksgiving each year during their childhood.
Capriotti's is also known for its cheesesteaks, American Wagyu subs, and other subs. But "the Bobbie" is its claim to fame.
From left: Marco Roca Sr. and Marco Roca Jr. have brought Capriotti's famous sandwiches to South Florida.
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Bringing Capriotti's to Plantation
From its humble Delaware beginnings, Capriotti's has 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 Plantation community has shown us incredible support, and we're excited to continue serving our delicious sandwiches at our second location to even more of our neighbors here in South Florida.
"The community in Plantation has embraced 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 family 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 executive turned entrepreneur who leads a hotel development business and an agency that collaborates with various hospitality concepts, including 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 variety of options suitable for gatherings, meetings, and events. This can range from party trays with an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and side dishes to boxed lunches and platters. Their catering services are designed to accommodate different group sizes and dietary preferences.
Capriotti's is offering a 20 percent discount code that may be used online for delivery to those in Miami or Broward County. The promo code is "ILOVESUBS" at checkout.
Capriotti's. 1023 S. University Dr., Plantation; 954-999-0837; and 1678 NE Miami Gardens Dr., North Miami Beach; 305-454-0744; capriottis.com.
