Larry's Giant Subs

Received a 2-fer ad in the mail from Larry's Giant Subs--
I had never heard of them, but this is a Grand Opening
Special for the new joint in the St Petersburg area----
 
Anyone have any thing good or bad to say about them ?

Are  they related to any other sub chain?

Not that I am aware of---I read their home page and I think they are independent----seems they are owned and operated by a Jewish Company---even have a Jewish Sub department---a Reuben Sub for instance----subs served with a Kosher Pickle.  Would you believe ?

Well, considering the fact that Moses originated the submarine sandwich back when he was scouting for a place to put down some stone tablets so he could fix himself a little lunch, it doesn't seem at all strange to me that there would be a sub served with a kosher pickle. And boy was that sub of his messy -- salami and all that stuff everywhere in his beard and sandals. I'm thinking it probably had a lot to do with that unleavened bread. You know how that stuff can just crumble when you take a bite.

the ancient mariner


Not that I am aware of---I read their home page and I think they are independent----seems they are owned and operated by a Jewish Company---even have a Jewish Sub department---a Reuben Sub for instance----subs served with a Kosher Pickle.  Would you believe ?

 Sounds Good! I'll be right down!
 
We have a "Giant Hamburgers" here in Mesa AZ.  Probably not connected.

the ancient mariner


Not that I am aware of---I read their home page and I think they are independent----seems they are owned and operated by a Jewish Company---even have a Jewish Sub department---a Reuben Sub for instance----subs served with a Kosher Pickle.  Would you believe ?

When it comes to Florida I would believe just about anything!

Michael Hoffman


Well, considering the fact that Moses originated the submarine sandwich back when he was scouting for a place to put down some stone tablets so he could fix himself a little lunch, it doesn't seem at all strange to me that there would be a sub served with a kosher pickle. And boy was that sub of his messy -- salami and all that stuff everywhere in his beard and sandals. I'm thinking it probably had a lot to do with that unleavened bread. You know how that stuff can just crumble when you take a bite.

 Actually Mr Hoffman, Moses named the Sandwich while taking a lunch break from building some kind of underwater vessel to cross the Red Sea. After eating the sandwich, he stood up and waved his arms in joy after savoring the delicious concoction and the waters parted thus making the underwater vessel no longer necessary. He Exclaimed, "This Sandwich is now our New Submarine"! 

I really enjoy the creativity of some of our members.

I believe, he said tongue in cheek, actually that might a pretty good sandwich, with a shmear of mustard and the kosher dill, that the Sandwich was credited to the Earl of Sandwich.
 
The Earl was a prodigous card player, but as happens, he got hungry while playing cards, which happens to me often while playing poker. So in order to prevent his hands from becoming greasy, he had his minions put slabs of meat between two pieces of bread, so that he could eat while playing cards, thereby not ruining the cards.
 
This practice continues today in some cardrooms. In the wee hours of the morning, some cardrooms provide sandwiches to the players gratis. The practice, more common in days past, still continues today in some rooms.

We generally eat pizza while pokering.

CCJPO


I believe, he said tongue in cheek, actually that might a pretty good sandwich

So, you're saying that fist sub was a tongue sandwich?

A fist sandwich would be a handwich.

Foodbme

Michael Hoffman


Well, considering the fact that Moses originated the submarine sandwich back when he was scouting for a place to put down some stone tablets so he could fix himself a little lunch, it doesn't seem at all strange to me that there would be a sub served with a kosher pickle. And boy was that sub of his messy -- salami and all that stuff everywhere in his beard and sandals. I'm thinking it probably had a lot to do with that unleavened bread. You know how that stuff can just crumble when you take a bite.

 Actually Mr Hoffman, Moses named the Sandwich while taking a lunch break from building some kind of underwater vessel to cross the Red Sea. After eating the sandwich, he stood up and waved his arms in joy after savoring the delicious concoction and the waters parted thus making the underwater vessel no longer necessary. He Exclaimed, "This Sandwich is now our New Submarine"! 

 
Sorry Foodbme, I'm going to have to go with Mr. Hoffman's story.  Afterall he was there.

Michael Hoffman I really don't believe that story, but if you say so I will
give you the benefit of the doubt---after all, as JoeRoGo says, you were there. 

Has anyone ever been to Larry's, that is the question ?????

This chain flew under our radar; only a few words about this chain show up on a site search. People may have not realized it is a chain because it sounds like a single sandwich shop. I count 77 locations listed on their web site. They are exclusively in the southeast.
http://larryssubs.com/

Hey, I wasn't there. I was busy scouting for a good place to camp. Hell, after than damned bush started burning I didn't want to be anywhere near the guy. I mean, would you want to hang around some guy with a couple of concrete tablets filled with suggestions?

The camp grounds were plainly marked on the maps given to all participants,
if you had to scout you must not have been paying attention, Michael.  As for the guy with the cement tablets he was last seen being balled out by Cecil B DeMille.  Musta
broke a tablet, or something.

So now I found out that not only has no one ever gone to Larry's, but they flew
under David's radar.  So, David, where were you when Larry was flying under your radar ??? 

Kibitzing is getting more profound here daily.

the ancient mariner


The camp grounds were plainly marked on the maps given to all participants, if you had to scout you must not have been paying attention, Michael.

I never pay attention. I am without fault, thus attention must be paid to me. I thought you were aware of that.

the ancient mariner
 
So, David, where were you when Larry was flying under your radar ??? 

I was referring to the collective radar of all the folks here on RF. We have discussed Miami Subs, Subway, Jersey Mike's, Quiznos, Blimpie, Firehouse Subs, etc. but not Larry's.

Penn Station is gonna feel left out!

Zio, It's all up to you.  Check out Larry's and report back. 

Maybe grab a sub for the ND victory this weekend

Joe----OK I will check out Larry's.  I have to warn y'awl that I am not
a food reviewer-------if I like it then it's OK with me,  Oh yea---
To whom do I send the bill ?

ND 35---BC 3
Am I dreaming ????????

theres one here in Daytona. I haven't tried it yet.
I don't know what the Giant means
might be bigger than a foot long. but it might have the same amount of meat as Subway.
I was raised on Franklin Ave. GIANT Grinders in Hartford, CT.
and they are GIANT.almost 2 feet long with over a pound of meat.

I am planning a visit to the one in Pinella's Park, maybe as early as tomorrow.

If I make it back I shall report, if not have someone else carry on our noble task--

Excelsior

pictures, we need pictures

Michael Hoffman


Well, considering the fact that Moses originated the submarine sandwich back when he was scouting for a place to put down some stone tablets so he could fix himself a little lunch, it doesn't seem at all strange to me that there would be a sub served with a kosher pickle. And boy was that sub of his messy -- salami and all that stuff everywhere in his beard and sandals. I'm thinking it probably had a lot to do with that unleavened bread. You know how that stuff can just crumble when you take a bite.

the ancient mariner


I am planning a visit to the one in Pinella's Park, maybe as early as tomorrow.

If I make it back I shall report, if not have someone else carry on our noble task--

Excelsior

must not have made it back.
could someone check his camera?

sk bob-------------never got started-----every time I started to get started something else started up and shut me down. 

Camera check un-necessary.  

the ancient mariner


sk bob-------------never got started-----every time I started to get started something else started up and shut me down. 

Camera check un-necessary.  

 
 
 
Ancient Mariner--
 
I was gonna chastize you about your Procrastination but I decided to hold off for a while!

Procrastination is the theft of time.  I am glad you are holding off, because
I have no time to waste.  But, one of these days Alice, one of these days, I 
will go see Larry and his Giant Sub.  I have been aboard the Nautilus and
assume it is larger than Larry's Sub----but juan never nose due juan.

I hope a reservation is not necessary. 

well whenever you start, don't stop.
or you could put it off .maybe

the ancient mariner



I hope a reservation is not necessary. 

Unless things have changed over the years since I was aboard the Nautilus you don't need a reservation.

We don't have a Larry's, but we have a Lenny's and their Italian sub is pretty darn good.

Michael---- you and I and Jules Verne----you remember old Jules

don't you, fine fellow and a great judge of good wine. 

Of course I remember Jules. But I didn't see him at the Submarine Museum in Groton when I went aboard the Nautilus.

Ol' Jules was quite a story teller, wasn't he?  The
problem was you never knew whether to believe him or not. 
Going around the world in a submarine in 80 days is hard to
imagine.  They could never survive under the Arctic Ice ?

Jules and that guy Welles must have gone to the same
school. 

the ancient mariner


Ol' Jules was quite a story teller, wasn't he?  The
problem was you never knew whether to believe him or not. 
Going around the world in a submarine in 80 days is hard to
imagine.  They could never survive under the Arctic Ice ?

Jules and that guy Welles must have gone to the same
school. 

Man am I confused - I thought those folks went around the world in 80 days in a hot air balloon?!

That's just a lot of hot air, David Nevin and the little Mexican fella
were in the Nautilus.  They all lived in a yellow submarine 20,000
leagues under the sea.  Jules was the captain. 

The little guy for Fantasy Island?