For any Philadelphia, New York or New Jersey transplants out there looking for a big, meaty sandwich, I've got a spot for you.
Luigi's opened earlier this month in a small kitchen within Pigtown's Main Street Market and is serving up 12-inch hoagies with all the fixings and real Italian meats like hot capicola, genoa salami, smoked provolone and more.
But beware — if you go in and order a sub, you won't get very far. The bottom of Luigi's menu offers a reminder to customers, "It's a Philly HOAGIE, not a sub!!!!!"
My photo definitely doesn't do all the thin layers of meat in there justice, but take a look below.
BBJ Highlight: Our annual roundup of fall-themed beer releases from Baltimore-area breweries is live as of this morning. This year we've compiled a list of more than 30 Marzens, porters, pumpkin ales, stouts and more, complete with photos and tasting notes from the brewer. See above for
Pariah Brewing Company
's fruity take on "Friday the 13th" or click the link here to see the full gallery of locally-brewed beers.
Here's what else you should know to start your week, plus a bonus item at the bottom that's sure to make you smile.
- Maryland unveiled a new $15 million initiative on Friday that aims to improve construction industry recruitment, training and retention. The funding is the latest step by the state to build out the industry, which is in need of more workers amid a growing list of federal- and state-funded infrastructure and other construction projects. Baltimore Fishbowl
- Plans to build a new 3250,000-square-foot hospital on the Eastern Shore advanced last week with the first approval from the
University of Maryland Medical System
's board of directors. The proposed medical campus would span 230 acres in Easton and serve five nearby counties. WYPR
- Just a few days after Maryland's nominees for governor, Wes Moore and Dan Cox, faced off in a debate, Cox pulled out of a speaker forum this weekend at
Coppin State University
. CBS Baltimore
- The 2022 Baltimore Marathon took place on the perfect fall day Saturday yielding two winners, both from Maryland. WBAL-TV
- ICYMI: A major deal was announced last week that will combine two of the nation's largest grocery store operators —
Kroger
and
Albertsons Companies
. Locally, Albertsons is the parent company of
Safeway
,
Acme Markets
and
Balducci's Food Lover's Market
, and Kroger is the parent company of
Harris Teeter
. Under the deal, the combined company will reach about 85 million households, and there's sure to be store divestitures, although it's unclear so far which stores will be affected. BBJ
- After two years of major international shipping challenges, some data shows things are finally starting to turn around. Port congestions and container shortages are easing, container freight rates have been falling, vessel waiting times and container turnaround times are going down and ports are operating at lower capacities. The change is driven in part by difficult economic conditions in Western countries, which has led to lower demand for products. CNBC
- The
Baltimore Ravens
are really bumming me out this season. It seems like every game they get off to a strong start only to blow it in the fourth quarter. Yesterday's 20-24 loss to the
New York Football Giants
was no different. WBAL
- Take a few minutes to read this profile on
Morgan State University
's new Thurgood Marshall student housing complex — a luxury dorm that basically doubles as a museum honoring the life and legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice. The project was curated by Dr.
Larry Gibson
, a well-known Baltimore attorney and historian. Baltimore Banner
BONUS: I didn't know about this until today but apparently there was a dog in Seattle famous for regularly riding a city bus all on her own to get to a nearby dog park. Sadly, Eclipse passed away on Friday, but her legend lives on. The 10-year-old first gained attention in 2015 when she began taking the bus without her owner, looking out the window so she would know when to get off in about three to four stops. NPR
