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In
the
heart
of
our
charming
New
England
town,
nestled
on
Maine
street
amid
the
ebb
and
flow
of
daily
life,
there
exists
a
culinary
oasis,
a
gem
of
gastronomic
artistry
that
has
come
to
be
known
as
the
Big
Top
Deli.
It
is
my
great
pleasure
to
pen
this
review,
for
within
the
walls
of
this
venerable
establishment,
I
have
embarked
on
a
sensory
journey,
in
which
20th
century
circus
nostalgia
and
appetite
harmoniously
converge.
Tony,
the
proprietor
and
culinary
maestro
behind
this
establishment,
has
consistently
dazzled
the
taste
buds
of
many
residents
(myself
included)
through
an
unwavering
commitment
to
excellence.
Within
the
hallowed
halls
of
the
Big
Top
Deli,
one
discovers
an
extensive
menu,
a
veritable
lexicon
of
deli
delight.
Over
and
again,
I
find
myself
returning
to
the
French
dip
with
Swiss.
A
singular
symphony
of
flavor
and
texture,
this
sandwich
stands
as
a
testament
to
Tony's
virtuosity.
Each
bite,
an
orchestration
of
succulent
roast
beef
embraced
by
the
tender
caress
of
Swiss
cheese,
sublimely
ensconced
within
a
delicate
bulkie
roll,
and
accompanied
by
an
au
jus
so
divine
that
even
a
gourmand's
palate
would
weep
tears
of
joy.
However,
it
is
not
the
simple,
high-quality
ingredients
alone
that
elevate
this
humble
sandwich
shop
to
greatness.
It
is
the
artful
composition,
the
meticulous
attention
to
detail,
and
the
unwavering
commitment
to
quality
that
set
the
Big
Top
Deli
apart.
It
is
a
shrine
to
sandwich
artisanship,
and
Tony,
its
high
priest,
ensures
that
each
sandwich
is
a
sacred
offering
to
the
discerning
connoisseur.
I
must
not
neglect
to
celebrate
the
dedicated
individuals
who
grace
the
counter,
particularly
Michael.
His
ever-present
smile
and
kind
words
are
like
rays
of
sunshine
in
a
world
often
shrouded
by
clouds.
He
stands
as
a
paragon
of
warmth
and
hospitality;
a
welcoming
presence
that
enhances
the
dining
experience
and
leaves
one
with
a
lasting
impression
of
affable
service.
In
the
autumn
months,
I
find
myself
torn
between
the
exquisite
French
dip
and
a
delightful
contender
known
as
"The
Gobbler."
The
latter
is
a
culinary
embodiment
of
Thanksgiving
itself
in
sandwich
form,
weaving
together
turkey,
stuffing,
and
cranberry
sauce
into
a
harmonious
tapestry
of
autumnal
flavors.
It
is
as
if
the
essence
of
a
Thanksgiving
feast
has
been
distilled
into
a
handheld
masterpiece,
perfect
for
savoring
while
wandering
through
the
colorful
tapestry
of
fall
foliage
that
graces
our
charming
little
community.
I
have
heard
whispers
of
the
fresh
breakfast
sandwiches
and
aromatic
coffee
that
grace
the
morning
hours,
though,
regrettably,
I
have
yet
to
partake
in
this
early
morning
communion.
One
can
only
imagine
that
the
same
level
of
dedication
and
craftsmanship
that
defines
their
sandwiches
permeates
every
facet
of
the
menu,
elevating
even
the
humble
breakfast
sandwich
to
the
level
of
epicurean
art.
The
promise
of
a
morning
visit
lingers
like
an
unturned
page
in
the
novel
of
my
culinary
exploration,
an
unwritten
chapter
yet
to
be
savored.
In
closing,
the
Big
Top
Deli
is
more
than
a
sandwich
shop;
it
is
a
place
where
artistry
and
sustenance
coalesce.
Tony's
unwavering
commitment
to
quality
and
Michael's
warm
embrace
are
the
cornerstones
of
this
establishment,
and
their
contributions
are
nothing
short
of
sublime.
As
I
return,
time
and
again,
to
savor
the
French
dip
with
Swiss
and
the
seasonal
delight
of
"The
Gobbler,"
I
am
reminded
that
within
the
confines
of
a
well-crafted
sandwich,
one
can
find
the
essence
of
a
town's
culinary
soul.
[Note
bene:
I
previously
posted
this
review.
As
I
am
a
spiritual
boomer,
it
was
promptly
lost
to
the
ether,
and
it
is
humbly
resubmitted
for
your
perusal.]
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