A worthy meatloaf sandwich

Rico's has a meatloaf sandwich as a permanent menu item, but Wednesdays meatloaf is a special main, so I chose today to try the sandwich, and I'm pretty sure I didn't get last Wednesday's meatloaf. Described as "Mom's meatloaf, our special gravy, lettuce & tomato," this comes on a superb toasted Acme torpedo roll, lightly toasted inside & out, lightly buttered inside. Nice attention to detail.

The meatloaf, while mixed with a bit more breadcrumbs than I'd use, is pleasantly moist with a hint of a ketchup glaze on the outside, and held together quite well as I set about eating it. It is accompanied by nice crisp leaf lettuce and thin slices of tomato, brought together by a judicious dab of mayo on the bottom of the roll. I'd add pickle, but that's just me.

I got the gravy on the side. The gravy is not overly salty as it could easily be, nor too evocative of those sauce packets in supermarkets; best described as innocuous, I was glad I put it on.

Overall, a satisfying offering from Rico's, and something to bear in mind, even if only on Wednesdays. $6.80 all in.

Rico's Diner

400 15th St.
444-8424

I don't bother phoning orders in here, they come out fast and you can read the Oaksterdam News while waiting.

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