Shopping for pigs with Jake's Sandwich Board, opening May 10

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Shopping for pigs with Jake's Sandwich Board, opening May 10

POSTED: Friday, May 7, 2010, 7:57 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings | Photos | Video

The other day, we tagged along with Gary Dorfman and Sean Stein of Jake's Sandwich Board (122 S. 12th St.) on a fact-finding pig-finding trip to the Italian Market. The big draw at Dorfman's sandwich joint, which opens this coming Monday, May 10, at 11 a.m. (free pork sandwiches for all while they last), will be a whole roasted pig at a carving station greeting folks as they enter for lunch and dinner. The pair decided to partner with Hollywood Meat Market (1039 South Ninth St.), which has been serving South Philly from their tucked-in little butchery off Ninth and Washington for more than 75 years, for their porcine needs. Sean's brother Scott (Red Sky, Pearl) caught the trip, plus a subsequent tasting session, on video. After the jump, check out some additional behind-the-scenes photos we snapped of Hollywood meatmonger Chappy showing off his wares in the walk-in fridge. Dorfman ditched a career with PricewaterhouseCoopers four years back to open Jake's Philadelphia Cheesesteaks at Liberty Place. He closed that stand a week ago to focus on this new venture, which'll serve seven days a week — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Roast pork, which'll be offered from 11 to 2 and 5 to 8 daily, is only one part of the game — they're also doing stuff with pulled pork, fryer-roasted turkey breast, ribeye, brisket, meatballs and more. Here's the full menu:

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shelly

Posted 2010-05-07 23:13:45

I can't wait to try it - Good Luck Guys!!

danya

Posted 2010-05-08 10:42:56

Have we determined where the Jake's boys came up with the "Haystack" name for the sandwich ingredients served over fries? Did they make it up? It is a tradition somewheres?

Gary

Posted 2010-05-09 18:08:15

I actually ran a contest last year for my customers to come up with a name for a new sandwich. The idea was from a couple that live in Des Moines, Iowa.  They thought the layer of fries reminded them of "Haystacks" they see in Iowa.  I thought it sounded great and decided to use it.

Gary
Partner,
Jake's Sandwich Board

Gary

Posted 2010-05-09 18:08:41

Thanks! - Gary

danya

Posted 2010-05-11 08:45:15

It IS great. It could totally catch on and be the next hot trend. Better trademark it now ;)

Buy-one, get-one sandwiches at Jake’s through May :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-05-21 11:44:07

[...] 7 p.m. throughout May. To get the deal, mention the password “throwback” to the staff. Here’s the full menu. Also, here’s a video of Jake’s owner Gary Dorfman throwing a sandwich. Dude’s got [...]

Phillykid

Posted 2010-05-25 01:51:42

Cool! Thanks!

EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: The Sloppy Dog 2.0 at Jake’s Sandwich Board :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-07 19:14:46

[...] sandwich masters Gary Dorfman and Sean Stein admit that the OG Sloppy Dog they offered upon opening in May was a bit unwieldy — that’s what happens when you throw eggs, hot dogs, rib-eye steak, [...]

Philly-based eating challenges becoming increasingly challenging, preposterous :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-07-15 14:39:34

[...] Whole-hog-hawking Jake’s Sandwich Board (112 S. 12th St.) just announced what they’re calling the “Jake’s 5-lb. Philly Challenge.” Challengers must shell out $35 to try their hand at eating a two-foot sandwich (cheesesteak, pork, brisket … or all three if you really wanna die), four soft preetzels, an entire box of Butterscotch Krimpets or Kandy Kakes (?!), 24 Peanut Chews and a Champ Cherry. If you finish this haul within 45 minutes, not only do you get the stuff for free, you also get your mug pasted on Jake’s coming-soon “Wall of Fame”; the first person to beat this bit of Philly-centric masochism will also receive a $100 gift card. [...]

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