i would have to disagree with the availability of fresh breads and fresh
meats here in mass we have alot of greek food places that specifically
have good deli meats alot of italian delis the best i have had anywhere
i have had here in massachusetts.......

we have fanuel hall the north end not to mention all the sub shops that
are in the suburbs and privately owned and they take pride in their
ingredients......

here in massachusetts we refer to a submarine sandwich as a sub hot and
cold
we do not say lets go down and get a hoagie we say lets go get a sub
........
our breads are fresh fantini bread makes

alot of our fresh italian breads mostly here we have italian breads for
our subs .....

here you can get cheeses and imported meats from italy ......and also
made here in us......

i have never had a problem finding a variety until i travled out of this
state.....

if you find out the names of the kinds of meats you like and your out of
state alot of good deli people will try to get those products in for
you..........

i agree you have to experiment and try new places ......

goodluck......

melanie
from massachusetts