There is nothing wrong with this sandwich.

Meatball Sandwich from McGurkee's JP Sandwich Shop

Sandwich perfection!  Honestly, I can't find one thing wrong with this sandwich.

Seriously, these meatball sandwiches at McGurkee's JP Sandwich Shop are to-die-for.  There is nothing fancy about them, but every single simple ingredient is ideal.  The meatballs are juicy, tender, and full of flavor.  The marinara is chunky, fresh, garlicky, and present enough to make a statement without running all down your hands as you eat.  The cheese--well, you can't really go wrong with provolone.  But where this sandwich really trumps all the other decent meatball sandwiches in the world is its sesame bun. The thinness of the bread is flawless and truly makes the meatball the star.  The punch of  sesame flavor and the crunch from the toasted bun truly make this the ultimate meatball sandwich.  My only recommendation is to order a couple of peperoncini peppers (it will set you back a few cents) and try the classic "bite off the tip, pour the juice on your sandwich before taking a bite" trick.  My stomach is growling writing this.  Literally. The super sicilian is also an excellent sub choice, but if I could only have one, I'm taking the meatball. I love supporting a place like this that's been around over 30 years.  All you busy workers, students, and other hoards of people who flock to the Subway restaurants located on every corner:  Promise me you will try this place at least once if you are in the Phoenix area. You'll never look at a Subway the same way again.  

It's hard to believe my time in Phoenix is winding down so quickly.  Two weeks from today I will be driving north with no plans to return.  Look at me getting all sentimental... Anyway, knowing the end is near there are several favorite spots I need to visit for that one last fix.  Thus our visit to McGurkee's last week.  There are so many culinary "gems"here I never got around to highlighting!  Perhaps I'll continue to write about Phoenix for a few months after my departure.  It's been an amazing experience living here.