Coming Soon: Jimmy who?
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been overly curious as to what’s going on at the former location of Larry’s Giant Subs on the corner of Capitol and Virginia Streets. So much so, in fact, that I actually crossed the street on my way to the United Bank building to see if I could get a better idea.
From the street, one can only notice the decorative window coverings featuring a variety of sliced deli meats and cheeses. But up close, and especially on the “Now Hiring” sign, one can deem that the former Subway-turned-Larry’s Giant Subs is being renovated, redesigned and rehashed into another sub shop.
Now I’ve never heard of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, but they have a great website, fun advertising and an interesting Charleston connection. That’s right! Did you know that the first Jimmy John’s was established in Charleston in 1983? Well, it’s true…
…only it was Charleston, Illinois.
But that’s cool. I very much enjoyed my eating tour of that state’s largest city. And if the quality level of that experience is an accurate taste-barometer, the Jimmy John’s menu should certainly satisfy. I just don’t know how excited I am with the idea of another sub shop in downtown Charleston. Perhaps I should just wait and let the food speak for itself.
OPENING SOON: Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 32 Capitol Street, Charleston, W.Va.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
There is a Jimmy John’s across the street from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and several more in the city. They make a really good sub. I did not find myself magically pulled there three times a week or anything and I actually preferred Jersey Mike’s sub shop that was a few doors down.
I will definitely give it a try.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Thanks, John. If you ever find a place that DOES magically pull you in three times per week, you must let me know!
February 13th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Jimmy John’s is now open for business and despite bringing my lunch today I found myself in line and ordering a vegetarian club. There was a Jimmy John’s in the town I attended grad school and while I’m not sure I ate there with any sort of regularity, I did find myself in there more than a few times. I’m a fan of the wheat bread. When I was eating meat, I can’t recall ever having anything bad.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Thanks to spinster girl letting us know it had opened, I went down there to check it out with my family. I too was skeptical about yet another sub shop, but it was fantastic in my opinion. I liked the whole experience. Affordable prices (especially compared to Bellacino’s…), good music playing, funny signs on the walls, I’m a sucker for the whole gimmick.
Also, thanks for the heads up Brooke. I’ve been going crazy wondering what the new sub shop was going to be.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Thanks for the investigative reporting teamwork, spinster girl and Nate. I appreciate it!
Now… I guess it’s time to try a JJ sub.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:48 am
[…] In this — the only socially acceptable form of drive-by shooting — we see evidence of commerce having returned to the corner of Virginia Street and Capitol Street in downtown Chareston. Plus, a welcome and slightly offbeat piece of neon (or fake neon, not sure which) offers an olfactory hit for the price of walking in the door. My blogging confrere Brooke A. Brown, did the initial research on Jimmy John’s right before it was unveiled recently. Dunno if it’s a Subway wannabe, or better — or worse. Anyone interacted with this chain before? Someone eat there and report back. Brooke, get on it! […]
February 14th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Doesn’t anybody in this town know how to make a sandwich on their own? No I have not tried Jimmy John’s yet, and it may be OK, but another chain?
Why people? Why?