Raiding the Kitchen: McLozzi Deli & Marketplace

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Hands down, one of the best parts about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. This yearly meal is one of the few times that I don't mind all of the different foods touching (normally, I utilize compartmentalized plates whenever possible), because the stuffing actually tastes pretty good when mixed with the turkey. Which is exactly what Dan Krankeola and Mark Catolos were thinking when they created The Gobbler at McLozzi Deli and Marketplace.

The Gobbler is a Thanksgiving dinner in the form of a sandwich. Let's be honest; by now, you should have realized that I enjoy food - a lot. I've tried many a sandwich, and I've eaten many a Thanksgiving feast, but I have to thank Chris Files for this introduction (he had his first Gobbler a year ago); this is probably the best sandwich I have ever eaten.

As an added bonus in the month of November, half of the money from every Gobbler sold goes towards Gilda's Club St. Louis. The club was created in memory of SNL comedienne Gilda Radner, who died from ovarian cancer.

The deli itself is friendly and fun. It reminds me of a place I could go frequently and everyone would know my name. In fact, any place where I can eat good food, drink a local beer, write on a wall and leave with a bottle of wine gets an "A+" from me.

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McLozzi Deli sits at the corner of McNair and Pestalozzi in Benton Park. For more information, please call 314.773.2621. Just remember, they're closed on Mondays.

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