Primanti Brothers
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The storefront of the original Primanti Bros. in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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| Established | 1933 |
| Food type | North American cuisine sandwich shop |
| Dress code | Casual |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
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40°27′2.55″N 79°59′8.12″W / 40.4507083°N 79.9855889°WCoordinates: 40°27′2.55″N 79°59′8.12″W / 40.4507083°N 79.9855889°W (original Strip District location) |
| Website | www.primantibros.com |
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Pennsylvania (mainly western) |
| Created by | Primanti Brothers |
| Main ingredients | grilled meat, an Italian dressing-based coleslaw, tomato slices, and French fries (on the sandwich) between two pieces of Italian bread |
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Primanti Brothers (Pittsburgh English: [pɚˈmæːni], Standard English: [pɹɪˈmænti] or [pɹɪˈmɑnti]) is a chain of sandwich shops in the eastern United States. Founded in 1933, the chain is known for its signature sandwiches of grilled meat, an Italian dressing-based coleslaw, tomato slices, and French fries between two pieces of Italian bread.
During the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards, Primanti's was named as one of "America's Classic" restaurants.
The original shop is located in Pittsburgh's Strip District, a busy area along the Allegheny River filled with warehouses and produce yards. According to the restaurant, Joe Primanti, born in suburban Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, invented the sandwich during the Great Depression. His brothers, Dick and Stanley, later joined him. The Primantis opened their diner at Smallman Street and 18th Street in the Strip District and served the late-night and early-morning workers who were unloading fish, fruits, and vegetables.
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