Main Line Prime

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Jeff's Take:
A good sandwich all starts with good meat. And when you want good meat, it’s not a bad idea to go to the source—a dependable butcher who knows his stuff. Main Line Prime, a new shop in Ardmore, PA, offers exactly that. First and foremost, it’s a high-end butcher shop. It carries an impressive mix of fresh, local, organic meats and aged cuts from across the globe. As the owner told me, “we’re not really a sandwich shop.” But Main Line Prime does sandwiches well. Really well.

The shop’s menu has a selection of about a dozen sandwiches and wraps, most of which are in the $6-7 price range. The one exception is The Gladwyne, a sandwich that includes seared Kobe steak, and is priced at $99. The price tag is high because Main Line Prime uses authentic Kobe steak. Real Kobe steak is imported from Japan and comes from cattle that are fed beer and sake, and receive daily muscle massages. The result is a tender, well-marbled, and very expensive steak. While many American menus claim to offer Kobe steaks and burgers, these are generally made with beef from a crossbreed between Japanese and American cattle. In any case, you don’t need to splurge on the Kobe to get a great sandwich at Main Line Prime.

The Haverford, the shop’s version of an Italian hoagie, is a highlight of the shop’s sandwich menu. The prosciutto and salami are fresh, authentic, and incredible. Topped with fresh mozzarella, homemade pesto and arugula, and served on a crusty baguette, it’s clear that Main Line Prime not only knows its meats, but knows how to make an excellent sandwich. This is one of the best Italian hoagies I’ve ever had.

The Penn Valley (left), piled high with rare roast beef, sliced tomato and Swiss cheese, and served Russian dressing on focaccia, is also a good pick. The roast beef, made from local organic cattle, is fresh and juicy. The only weakness of this sandwich was the fact that it was on focaccia—the texture of the crumbly bread didn’t hold up so well to the thick-sliced roast beef.

I hope Main Line Prime can stay around for awhile. In my opinion, the location isn’t great—the strip mall in which it’s located will probably only generate moderate foot traffic at best, and it has some tough competition with the Ardmore Farmers Market close by.

So if you’re looking for a great sandwich, skip the Wawa across the street and try Main Line Prime. You won’t be disappointed.

Ardmore Plaza
18 Greenfield Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645 – 9500
http://www.mainlineprime.com/



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