Rave: The Legend Club at Legrands

[lukethedrifter]

The RFT started up their best 100 dishes thing again. I never made it all the way through last year's list. Anyway, the Legend Club comes in at #85

​Whether you're new to St. Louis or have lived here your whole life, you know there are some things you'll be ridiculed for if you haven't experienced. Never had Ted Drewes? What's wrong with you? Never boiled in the sun on the bleachers during a Cardinals game? Fuhgeddabout it.
High up on the list of St. Louis musts is visiting LeGrand's Market & Catering (4414 Donovan Avenue; 314-353-4059), the popular South City neighborhood market. LeGrand's operates like a mini grocery store, with small aisles filled with dairy, produce and dry goods. The large deli and meat counter is where all the action is, as regulars line up to place their order for fine cuts of meat, seafood fillets, fresh barbecue and Boar's Head cold cuts.

Since meat is treated like fine wine at this place, LeGrand's sandwiches have quite the following. Served up hot or cold on your choice of 7" French or wheat bread, LeGrand's sandwiches are stuffed with Boar's Head meats, cheeses and flavorful sauces. Sandwiches range from the simple to choices with four or five different meats. On the menu, a little pepper wearing a sombrero indicates the spiciness of the sandwich, and since Gut Check likes things hot, we went straight for the three-pepper Legend Club.

The Legend is built with spicy Salsalito turkey, pastrami, pepperoni and bacon. This harmonious blend of meaty perfection is topped with hot pepper and Havarti cheeses, and if that wasn't enough, the sandwich is finished with a silky garlic cream cheese and a tangy roasted red pepper sauce. It's definitely spicy, but not overwhelmingly so, and the meats are layered in the perfect ratio so you can taste them all in every bite. As far as LeGrand's sandwiches go, the Legend has a bit of everything -- except veggies, of course, but who needs 'em?

[haltz]

If you're ever tempted to stop in Carl's Deli at DeMun and Clayton you should probably just keep driving.

[JL21]

I've never gone, but I'd heard good things about that place.

[Freed Roger]

If you're ever tempted to stop in Carl's Deli at DeMun and Clayton you should probably just keep driving.

really? hot pastrami sandwich? It's been a while for me and only once since new ownership.

and..down the street from Carls -the preposterously named "my daddy's cheesecake" ...gulp, I have to confess -for a franchisey place with that my whole family can be appeased - the sandwiches are good/fresh and don't fill me with dread. Granted, you could make the same sandwich fairly easily at home.

[haltz]

yeah, the bread was stale and the pastrami was hot because they nuked it for two minutes. It's also incredibly dirty in there.

[Freed Roger]

this just showed up in my mailbox
Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory. For only $6, you get $12 worth of food - a 50% discount!

A "Hill of a Sandwich" at one the oldest family owned deli's located in the historic Italian section of St. Louis known as the 'Hill'. Come explore the authentic Italian ambience and lunch specials, featuring old Italian recipies including the best meatballs and salsiccia in St Louis. For over 85 years Joe Fassis has been catering quality products and great value to St. Louisians and visitors from around the world. Our loyal fan base and growing reputation has made Joe Fassis a sought out catering company for many corporations in the area.

anybody tried it?

[lukethedrifter]

yeah, the bread was stale and the pastrami was hot because they nuked it for two minutes. It's also incredibly dirty in there.

I had the same experience. People say they love it but drive on by and go to Pratzel's on Wydown for the most delicious corned beef ever.

[Popeye_Card]

this just showed up in my mailbox
Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory. For only $6, you get $12 worth of food - a 50% discount!

A "Hill of a Sandwich" at one the oldest family owned deli's located in the historic Italian section of St. Louis known as the 'Hill'. Come explore the authentic Italian ambience and lunch specials, featuring old Italian recipies including the best meatballs and salsiccia in St Louis. For over 85 years Joe Fassis has been catering quality products and great value to St. Louisians and visitors from around the world. Our loyal fan base and growing reputation has made Joe Fassis a sought out catering company for many corporations in the area.

anybody tried it?

Yes. Enjoyed it.

[Radbird]

I thought you meant this place and was sorry to hear it went downhill. Whew...

[cardsfansince82]

Is Legrand's open on Sundays? I'll be in town this weekend and I'm jonesing for a Legend Club.