I recently came across a flyer for All in One Subs, it suddenly became a priority to visit there.

So the concept is simple- Take a sub roll and drive a spike though the center of it but not coming out the other end. This creates a deep well for ingredients to be shoved into the roll. It also means that there is only one area for food and juices to escape the roll. Therefor, it is a less messy hoagie.

I had a roast beef au jus sandwich, and I barely needed the wrapper or napkin. Everything was well contained. It wasn’t till the very end when the bread became slightly soggy (but all the more flavorful). It was a really good sandwich. My only thought was that Jimmy the owner could come up with a larger selection with some uber-creative options. Nonetheless, i will go back as long as I am spending time in *this neck of the woods.

*this neck of the woods- rt 10 between Hopewell and Chester. Just West of 288.

All in One Subs
245 E HUNDRED RD
Chester, VA 23836
804-530-0349

Well, anyway, since my first visit to Mekong, I discovered Pho So #1 and never thought of any reason to go anywhere else. Until a few months ago, I was completely content in never going back. Then I learned about Ahn Mekong and his obsession with Belgian Ales.

It is a bit odd, that a Vietnamese restaurant has a beer menu that rivals Capital Ale House. It was enough reason for me to check it out again. So Mrs. Marinara and I were out on a little Valentine’s Day excursion and we decided to grab some dinner at Mekong.

Really, it was a solid experience. Everything was just good- nothing mind blowing- but good. The prices were reasonable. The menu was diverse. The food tasted great. I still don’t claim to be the expert on Vietnamese food, but it tasted good to me and the beer was great. I still can’t believe I waited so long to make it back there.

Am I the only one to have done this?