Primanti Bros. now shipping sandwiches nationwide

For those of us outside the Pittsburgh area who were previously unable to add both french fries and coleslaw to pre-existing sandwiches ourselves, the nightmare has finally come to an end. Primanti Bros. is now shipping their sandwiches nationwide.

Pittsburgh's most beloved sandwich shop has teamed up with Goldbely.com, a food delivery service, to bring packs of their signature ingredients to Primanti Bros. fans, all at $109 a pop. A steep price, considering all that adds up to about four sandwiches — and you've got to build the sammies yourself from prepackaged ingredients. Pittsburgh's WTAE-TV breaks down the list:

So, basically, some produce and cold cuts, plus a loaf of bread and frozen fries. Oh, and a T-shirt. For $109, or about $27.25 per sandwich. In store, the sandwiches go for about $10 with all the fixings.

Odd, considering that the sandwich shop's claim to fame is taking already famous, revered sandwiches, adding french fries and cole slaw, and calling it a whole new invention. In Philly, at least, you'd do better to take a trip to the Italian Market or Reading Terminal (or most bodegas, really) with a Primanti-style sandwich in mind and shop accordingly. Because, really, if you've got to make a Primanti Bros. sandwich yourself anyway, there's no sense in shilling out $109 for the privilege.

To contrast, Goldbely also offers an 8-pack of cheesesteaks from Jim's Steaks, which has long been known for its nationwide shipping. That deal runs $169, or $21.13 per sandwich — and they're already cooked and assembled.

But, hey, it's tough to put a price on cravings. Expatriate Yinzers, your prayers have been answered.

[WTAE]