Independent New Castle Sandwich Spot Among Best In US

This news won't come as a surprise to those of us here in the New Castle area.  Any time we've posted about a sandwich or where you can grab one here in the area, this New Castle sandwich spot is always being mentioned in our social media comments as one of the best.

According to a USDA report, 47% of adults in the United States eat a sandwich each day.  This does include hot dogs, burgers and breakfast sandwiches, which will no doubt spark a separate debate.

Here in Delaware one of the most famous sandwiches is The Bobbie, an original Thanksgiving leftovers creation coming from the well-known Capriotti's.  But that's not the spot being called best in Delaware this go round.

The folks over at 24/7 Wall St went on a recent search for the best independent sandwich shops across the country, finding the best spot in every state.  They weren't looking for nationwide shops like Jimmy John's or Jersey Mike's, they wanted a list of the local spots.  So what sandwich stop in the First State did they say was best?

Ioannoni’s Specialty Sandwiches is being called the best independent shop in Delaware.

Ioannoni's opened back in 2005. Owned and operated by New Castle, Delaware native Michael Ioannoni, Ioannoni’s leverages culinary expertise and old-world Italian culture dating back to the 1930s.

If you haven't been to this New Castle spot, it's time to take a trip.   A quick glance at the menu suggests the must haves are Ioannoni's roasted pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches.

To find the best location in each state, the team at 24/7 considered reviews and ratings from a plethora of food centric sites like Thrillist, The Daily Meal, Eater, Delish and Yelp, among others.  For a complete list of all shops in the US making the list, click here.

6 Wilmington Restaurants Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' has been to Wilmington restaurants on several occasions.

Fieri travels the country visiting unique and locally owned mom and pop restaurants, typically recommended by the show's viewers.  While at each stop, he spends time with the local owners, tastes their signature dishes and takes viewers through a step by step process of how the dishes are made with the local chef.

If Guy visits a restaurant, it's a must try!  As he calls it, he's taking you to Flavor Town with each one of his stops.

Wilmington has recently been called a location for foodies, and we have so many restaurants now receiving national recognition.  Some for their sweet treats and best wings, burgers or fries.  Hotel DuPont was even listed as one of the best hotels in the United States for their food.  That's huge!

Have you tried any of these places Guy Fieri went to on his popular Food Network show? The Mayor of Flavor Town would never send us to a spot that wasn’t worthy of our time.

Check out these 6 Wilmington restaurants featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' over it's more than 30 seasons.

Location:  520 N Union St.,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://mrsrobinos.com/

Traditional Italian cooking is really about simplicity at its core. It's about having the freshest, liveliest ingredients, and bringing the flavor out of them through masterful technique. It's what we've been doing for decades at Mrs. Robino’s Restaurant, and it's our dedication to traditional recipes that seems to keep generations of customers coming back.

Location:  415 N. Lincoln St.,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://ljvpastabilities.com/

Since its opening in 1988, Luigi Vitrone’s Pastabilities Restaurant has always been cited as "The Little Jewel of the new Little Italy" and also as one of the very few restaurants in the Brandywine Valley where one can savor the authentic and uncompromising regional Italian cuisine that chef/proprietor Luigi Vitrone has made famous and affordable to all.

Location:  3301 Lancaster Pike,  Wilmington, DE  19805

Website:  https://thesausagekingofdelaware.com/

Maiale believes that the difference between us and the rest are the unique combinations and flavors of sausage and salami.

We make over 30 different varieties of fresh sausage and over 10 different types of salami.
We create the best hand crafted salami in Delaware.

Location:  1715 Delaware Ave.,  Wilmington, DE 19806

Website:  http://localebbqpost.com/

The company began as Wilmington Pickling Company, which was founded by Chef Daniel Sheridan in 2012. The pickles, which started as a hobby on off days, soon began to pick up momentum after becoming available in area grocers such as Jansens and as the official sandwich pickles at restaurants such as Buckleys in Centerville.  Read More

Location:  412 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE  19801

Website:  https://www.farmerandthecow.com/

We strive to deliver elevated pub fare with our delicious burgers topped with creative ingredients in our rustic, exposed brick downtown eatery.

Location:  3007 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE  19803

Website:  http://www.stoneyspub.com/

When in Delaware, this popular local British tavern is always a hit. Be sure to check them out if you're looking for a great atmosphere, drinks and authentic English food. Of course, the heart of this spot is the beverage selection which stretched deep from whiskey, cider and a long list of beers.