A Heart of gold

  • Brooke Fisher<br>Enterprise writer
  • Monday, March 3, 2008 10:04am

With a name like Heart’s Deli &Espresso, diners can’t really get too far off-beat when looking for a good meal in Lynnwood.

Located near the Alderwood Mall and in business for a short seven months, the deli is tucked just far enough away from the mall madness. It is easily accessible to hungry shoppers or those passing by, with a handy selection of sandwiches, both hot and cold, that are made to please. The sandwiches have reader-friendly names like Buckaroo BBQ, Mary had a Ham, Devinator and Beebo Norman.

Sandwiches, which are labeled as “piled high,” include roma tomato, romaine lettuce, deli mustard, mayonnaise and sliced pickle. Holding all this together is San Franciscan Sourdough, although other breads are available per request.

Before any ideas surface that this place is a sandwich factory — the eatery offers other fare such as salads, soup, and even breakfast food, such as pastries and espresso.

A dining companion and myself visited the deli on a lunch break. After much debate and a little compromise, we decided to share several items, including the Tobiano Turkey sandwich, Christine’s Famous Greek Salad, and chicken and rice soup.

The sandwich greeted us with peppermill turkey, provolone cheese and sliced pickles, complete with the “piled high” assortment of extra toppings. And true to good sandwich form, there were plenty of toppings allotted. No rationing here.

The soup, which is homemade daily, was full of chicken, rice and vegetables. And the Greek salad boasted a healthy amount of fresh romaine lettuce, cucumber, red onion, roma tomato, kalamata olives and feta cheese.

The owner of the deli, Mark Brown, said his deli is unique because he uses Boar Head brand products. The product line, which includes meats and cheeses, are also available at by-the-pound prices to customers.

The deli is a joint venture between Brown and his wife, Christine. Brown has been in the restaurant business for about 30 years, opening for corporate restaurants. This is his first time as an owner.

“Everything is scratch cooking,” Brown said. “Everything is processed to order; when you come in, it is fresh.”

Dining tip: don’t forget to grab a chocolate chip cookie on the way out the door.

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