Ham Salad?
I know it's a throwback to another era (Chock Full o' Nuts coffee shops, etc.), but does anyone know of anyplace in midtown Manhattan (Grand Central Station area) that actually still makes good, old-fashioned ham salad sandwiches? It's just something I've been craving lately: a lovely, slightly sweet combination of chopped ham, mayonnaise, a little mustard, and sweet pickle relish with lettuce on whole wheat. Mmmmm. I know I can make it myself and bring it to work, but I never seem to think of it when I'm at home in the evening - it's something that hits me right around 11:45 or so. Suppose I'll have to think ahead and brown bag it, but I'd love to know if it's around anywhere.
Deenso
Mar 30, 2006 04:27PM
Are you from York County, Pennsylvania? I swear I've never seen that stuff outside of South Central PA, where we eat it as a dip on our Utz potato chips.... Sorry, can't help you in terms of Manhattan sources!
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Nope, not York County - Allegheny County. And, yes, I guess it's a harkening back to my Western PA roots. I've given up on finding ham salad at a diner or restaurant around here, though. If I want it, I'll have to make my own.
Thanks, anyway.
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If you are making your own Ham Salad, be sure to finely dice or finely chop the ham. Do not grind it -- this makes all the difference in a world for texture of the final product. The old Woolworth's Five and Dime stores did that at their lunch counters and it was a big hit for many years. After today, I'll have some left over ham - know what's for lunch tomorrow LOL.
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