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    The Real Deal: Jimmy’s Cuban Sandwich

    Mike and Paul DiCarlo reopen Dallas’ favorite Italian market.

    cuban sandwich at Jimmy's
    Jimmy’s Cuban is filled with ham, pork, pickles, and mustard and pressed firmly.
    photography by Kevin Hunter Marple


    The tragic news of a fire at Jimmy’s Food Store brought local foodies to tears. A year later, owners Mike and Paul DiCarlo have reopened and expanded the popular neighborhood spot. Run—don’t walk—for a Cuban sandwich filled with ham, pork, pickles, and mustard, pressed firmly to form a lip-burning, soul-satisfying meal. And, yes, the famous Jimmy’s sausage is back in the meat case filled with other delectable meats (thin beef sliced for bresaola) and Italian cheeses. Yummy homemade meatballs are in the freezer, and Jimmy’s signature marinara sauce made with Marzano tomatoes is in the fridge. Just heat and eat. Everything in life should be so simple and so sublime.