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Porta Via Italian Foods: A Quickie Lunch for Me and Tater

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Porta Via Italian Foods
1 W California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105

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  1. Thanks, i keep meaning to try this place! Will have to get some takeout there soon...

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    1. re: Chowpatty

      That's funny, Pat. After our lunch, I realized I still haven't tried your favorite, Daisy Mint, though yesterday was a bit too hot for thai.

      1. re: Chowpatty

        It's a regular stop for me. They make some really good sandwiches. My two favorites are the Porta Via sub and their Italian BLT - with pancetta (about a pound of it!) and arugula instead of regular bacon and lettuce. I second Suebee's seafood salad choice. Also, the meatballs (particularly the turkey version) are really good. And it's a great place to load up on prosciutto, various salamis, cheese (try the imported provolone, but be forewarned that you'll never want regular old packaged stuff ever again). They're very friendly, too.

        1. re: Jack Flash

          they have a great pressed sandwich with chicken as well. mmmm....

      2. Two words. "Potato" and "Salad".

        Two more words. "Go" "Now"!

        1. Oh, this sounds so good! It's too bad they close at 4pm on Sunday.