Rustic Italian Panini | Would I Buy It Again?

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Jarrety’s Place
701 Main Street
Rochester, IN 46975
574-223-7101
http://www.jarretysplace.com

My wife is from Rochester, Indiana which is just about two hours north of Indy on US 31. Since her parents still live there, we spend a fair amount of time in this small farming community. Rochester sits on the banks of Lake Manitou, so there are a good number of out-of-town folks hitting the area for the summer. Typically small towns that have this sort of influx seem to have a higher level of shopping and dining options than you would find if the lake were just another bean or corn field. Rochester fits this bill. It’s no metropolis, but Jarrety’s supplies the out of the ordinary coffees, sandwiches and desserts for Rochester. The place has a small-town Gourmet vibe if that makes any sense at all.

What I Got: Rustic Italian Panini.

All the usual suspects on here: Ham, Salami, Mozzarella, Tomato, Red Onion, Black Olives, Lettuce and Pepperoncini piled on Ciabatta that has been grilled in a sandwich press, so this is just a really good sandwich. There’s no re-inventing the wheel here as it is just a group of good quality ingredients assembled with care and executed flawlessly. The Ciabatta is fresh and I think is made in-house. The sauce seems to be an oil and vinegar combo with perhaps some Italian seasoning and maybe a blast of Balsamic. It brings just the right moisture and brightness to the sandwich and gives you a bit of relief from the relentlessly crunchy Ciabatta crust.

Would I Buy It Again? Yep. This sandwich comes with a pickle and chips and will set you back just $7.95. That’s a lot of food for just $8.00 bucks and a good deal I think even in a small town. Anywhere in the greater Indianapolis Metroplex, this is a $10.95 or more meal. Also, take note that like my brethren here at Would I Buy It Again, I am a big eater. The photo is of a HALF sandwich which is what I usually order at Jarrety’s. The whole sandwich takes me dangerously close to a food coma which I really try to avoid, particularly at lunch.

-Smokin DB