T.J.'s Deli | The only Reason I drive to Winston Salem

And then there was just one location left. 

Best restaurant in Winston Salem?

Some time ago, I wrote about how much I wished T.J.'s Deli would come back to the Greensboro area. (What did we do to upset them?) Someone eventually commented that it would, but I'm still waiting. Not only that, but it doesn't appear they're doing so well in Winston, as the location I used to go to, on Silas Creek Parkway is now defunct. There now is only one, (cue the Highlander theme song) and yes it's still in Winston. (Can we not get a incentive package to bring them back?) Fortunately I was car shopping in the area, so I decided to stop by and pick up a #60 Sicilian. My most favourite of all deli sandwiches.

Here's the thing I can't figure out, TJ's Deli does everything right, It's probably one of best restaurants in the state, so what is it about good food in North Carolina finding itself un-preferable? Do we love self-injury so much we'd rather have a mushy Stamey's BBQ than a quality artisan, New York style deli sandwich dripping in divinity?

The Hot Sicilian:
 Ham, pepperoni, grilled onion, banana peppers,
thousand island dressing, tomato sauce,
provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Almost everything they make at TJ's is amazing. Their Reubens, and pastramis are piled a mile high and are made in the European fashion. When TJ's did exist in Greensboro, I tried almost everything on their menu, from the French Dip, to the Sicilian which I finally decided upon as the perfect sandwich. When I went away to college in California, I was forced by geography to make my own Sicilian Sandwich. (You can too if you're too lazy to go buy one.)

Perhaps the best Reuben in North Carolina

So here's the thing, I really did believe I was going to buy a car, but now that I'm self analyzing myself, I must admit the possibility that I was just resolving  my addiction for a dripping, delicious sandwich from TJ's deli. Sure it cost me $1500, but it was worth every dime. In fact, perhaps the only reason to go to Winston Salem is to go to TJ's Deli. The good news is I might find a reason again, since Tanglewood Festival of Lights is going on in Clemmons.

Take my advise, get in the car right now, go to TJ's and order a #60 with some fries, and prepare yourself for the possibility you may begin contemplating moving to Winston Salem. Everything is fresh, hand-made, insanely flavorful and dripping with gooey hot goodness. The only complaint you will have, that I still do, is that there isn't one in Greensboro. It's a tragedy.

I think this location is a depositary for all the memorabilia from the other locations.