Address: 31-43 Steinway St, Astoria, Queens (Steinway Section) - G,R,V to Steinway St.
New York City's (and the East Coast's) first Submarina California opened this past Thursday in Astoria, Queens. The sandwich shop is located in the back of a Häagen Dazs.I visited on opening night and a corporate manager from San Diego was present, still mentioning rules to the staff and providing other guidance. I was immediately informed that I could get a six-inch sub, chips, and a drink for $5. I went for the turkey club, which was carefully prepared. In fact, the mustard, the only sauce I chose, was spread across the bread with a knife. An interesting vegetable available was alfalfa sprouts, which I also chose.
Unfortunately the sandwich photo I took was mysteriously lost by my TweetDeck iPhone app. The sandwich was large and certainly tasted refreshingly different than Subway or Quiznos - the closest comparison would be Jimmy John's, a 875-store chain of sub shops mostly found in college towns.
I highly recommend giving Submarina a try. You can even have a dessert from Häagen Dazs at the conclusion of your meal!
