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In Search Of … Turkey Sandwiches

In honor of Thanksgiving, one of the few holidays we can all agree on, three versions of the turkey sandwich, all fit for gobbling

By Victor Fiorillo

Lucky Strike's version of a turkey sandwich. Photography by Stuart Goldenberg

So Special: Main Line Jewish-deli stalwart Hymie’s offers the belly-busting Schlemiel, piled high with thickly sliced roast turkey breast, mounds of slaw, and a generous schmear of Russian dressing, perfectly accompanied by garlic pickles from the relish bar.

342 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, 610-668-3354, hymies.com.

So Clubby: In addition to the usual suspects — turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo — the gooey delight that is the Lucky Strike club also includes sliced avocado and a ­sunny-side-up egg.

1336 Chestnut Street, 215-545-2471, bowllucky-strike.com.

So Messy: Snag yourself a seat at the always-busy Dutch Eating Place counter and order the bountiful turkey platter, a gravy-smothered tribute to Turkey Day, with creamy real mashed potatoes, tart cranberry sauce, slaw, and a birch beer, for $8. Open Wednesday through Saturday.

Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, 215-922-0425.

Originally published in Philadelphia magazine, November 2007
 

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