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The Boston Phoenix
Al’s State street café Express
State street moneymakers abd miserable paralegals alike flock
to Al’s state street café express-a surprise oasis
of good eating amid the brutal downtown rush. Clad in bright-yellow
shirts, the fast talkers behind the counter do their best to
keep the line moving, so you’d better know what you want
by the time you get to the front of the hot or cold sub line.
At $6 for a large that’s at least a foot long, and $4
for a generous small, these sandwiches are among the best bargains
in the city, and since they’re all made with fresh ingredients
on just baked French bread, it’s tough to order the wrong
thing.
Among the cold subs, the state street café special stands
out, with extra-lean procciutto livening up the typical mozzarella,
basil, and tomato sandwich.
Hot subs require a bit more of a wait, but the payoff is no
less satisfying. Chicken is fresh -grilled for variations on
subs that include pesto, Portobello mushrooms, and eggplant,
and the savory tenders can also be added to any salad for an
extra $2. Steak sub lovers might want to try the Sicilian steak,
which is cooked with roasted plum tomatoes and Portobello mushrooms.
Salads don’t veer too far from the typical insalata
($4) or Caesar ($4), but can be spiced up with a scoop of tuna
or chicken salad for an extra buck. The state street Antipasto
($6) offers a fair sampling od Al’s primary ingredients:
Italian cold cuts, provolone, plum tomatoes, red onions, and
a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Brisk, friendly
service is also the norm at Al’s, so don’t be intimidated
by all that barking from behind the counter; they aim to please.
Al’s Street Café, located , At 112 State Street,
in Boston, is open
Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday
and Saturday, until 2 a.m. Call (617) 720-5555 or visit www.alsstatestreetcafe.com
ON THE CHEAP___________________________________________-Kate
Cohen
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