Love this place. The sandwich at Roma Market is a Pasadena institution! Just be warned that the line gets longer every time they get news coverage, but it's worth the wait.
Yup some things are worth it, we are finding that abundance does not mean quality, ppl, humanity, traditions, real good food and love means everything.
Let this be a reminder to younger generations that simplicity and quality ingredients can really go a long way and some things are classics for a reason!
I love this store, the bread the tomatoes and his cheese always the best. He is such a wonderful man and very kind. I don't live in the area anymore but fond memories always.🙏
My gf used to live near that store, and we went there for Italian goodies. Once I asked him what was in the sandwich? YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW !!! was the answer. I bought some anyway and they were good :)
Glad to see the Italian Traditions are going strong on the West Coast too. Living outside of Philadelphia, we have several food people like Mr. Mazzeo that keep their food traditions going!
I think it’s Mortadella, provolone, capicola (gabagool), and salami. Olive oil on what looks like some delicious bread. Man I wish that I could try one.
I was warned what to expect in THE Sandwich. It is a very European sandwich. I had things in Paris that were that minimal. (ham & butter on a baguette). There are a lot of sub places. When I was there the old gent was back there slicing cold cuts for THE Sandwich. Glad he still hanging in there.
When i was in Philly I had a ham and butter sandwich on a baguette and although it SOUNDS really cheap and crappy as far as sandwiches go, when you use quality fresh-baked bread and a sweet, creamy butter and a quality shaving of ham, it's really heavenly. Simple sandwiches are no less delicious than complicated ones if the flavors compliment each other.
Seems like a kind man, but I'm certain the workers hate his chair, and that he sits there all day, watching them. By noon, they're probably like "Just go home already, fuhk, bro!"
Sonny Bono made me a sandwich. I was just courier picking up a check for some firm. Italians LOvE people, and it shows. We need more news like this warm fuzzy stuff.
Whomever is the one learning from him is blessed beyond all riches... This IS AMERICAN Tradition, we melted everyone into one family and we ALL Enjoy the rewards of hard work!
The individ...chattering abouts, his great-grand father's, from 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 Italy, also had passed died yrs, 1919s and afters, that's yrs, victorians, grand-grand father, now he's the bosses, fifths generationals, families,
Hype is real af. The sandwich is weak af with hardly any meat, no crazy flavors and it’s expensive af. Stop the cap as if this place has good sandwiches. People need to stop hyping it up and also stop being a follower. If you like hype the, try it and you’ll regret it
I can't agree or disagree as I've never tried it, but your comment reminds me of when I see a "Best Burgers" list and the winner is some lame 1/4 patty with 2lbs of produce on top.
I will make an excuse to drive to Pasadena on a random Saturday. "Oh, I'm going hiking", or "Oh there's a place that only sells exactly what I'm looking for". In reality, I'm looking for an excuse to go to the Roma Market and bring home sandwiches. Home by noon, enjoy a sandwich for lunch.
It’s good but don’t go out of your way for this sandwich. Very very basic, bread will tear the roof of your mouth, lot of bread for little meat and 1 slice of cheese. I would go there again but that’s because I’m down the street.
I used to eat those sandwiches. Very simple but very good. Not too long ago he used to cut the meat to order, but the demand was so high he began to make them in advance.
Here's a revolutionary business model for today's businesses - make the customer happy.
Beautiful person.. beautiful heart..God bless that man....
Six bucks for the sandwich?! That's a hell of a deal! Bless you sir.
The big one at jersey Mike's is $25!!
😂 In Cali that's a hell of a deal
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@@stevenbaker7025 it is everywhere!
$6 sandwich in 2024... Legend!
"I like what I'm doing."
Not many of us can say that. The value of happiness is immeasurable.
Love this place. The sandwich at Roma Market is a Pasadena institution! Just be warned that the line gets longer every time they get news coverage, but it's worth the wait.
Yup some things are worth it, we are finding that abundance does not mean quality, ppl, humanity, traditions, real good food and love means everything.
I never been or heard of this store, but it feels like this place deserves my business.
This man is a treasure to his community. Wish we had more like him
I'll buy this Italian sandwich over subway
well tbh that's not saying much
Subway has a purpose. It is for tourists who do not know better. Locals should know.
It's a good sandwich
You’re a hero
@@drumtwo4seven i was thinking the same thing lol.
Let this be a reminder to younger generations that simplicity and quality ingredients can really go a long way and some things are classics for a reason!
I love this store, the bread the tomatoes and his cheese always the best. He is such a wonderful man and very kind. I don't live in the area anymore but fond memories always.🙏
Wonderful story and a living legend. Buon appetito!
My gf used to live near that store, and we went there for Italian goodies. Once I asked him what was in the sandwich? YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW !!! was the answer. I bought some anyway and they were good :)
HA HA HA, I asked him also, he said to me: don't worry you're going to love it...... can't say I loved it, but it was ok I'd buy it again.
The key to success the key to all success “like what you’re doing”
Bro can never be replaced by an automated kiosk. Blackrock take heed. The human element will win as long as we have gems like Mazzeo. God Bless.
Italians make me hungry!! Their passion for food is unmatched
Mexican>Italian
Italian food= the training wheels of food. White people with vanilla taste-buds think it's amazing.
@@RequiemJr no, you mexicans have too much ego. Start acting like you're the best because you live next to america.
Call IT quaint, just walk through and feel the joy
Pro move get the no meat version with artichoke hearts and buy the meat from the counter and add it. Better than the meat version
U economical Slickster you! I luv it! 🫡😉
Definitely a pro move. If I make a trip from San Diego I’ll definitely do that recommendation
@@sumwonkool make video of you feasting on that beautiful sandwich 😅
My family has known Rosario since the 60s. He is the real deal, 1 of 1. Love Rosario!
Glad to see the Italian Traditions are going strong on the West Coast too. Living outside of Philadelphia, we have several food people like Mr. Mazzeo that keep their food traditions going!
Dang. I drove by this place everyday for two years and never knew of its existence!
I think it’s Mortadella, provolone, capicola (gabagool), and salami. Olive oil on what looks like some delicious bread. Man I wish that I could try one.
Wonderful place, had a chance to stop and pick up a sandwich. Simple and perfect.
He is a Amazing Guy!
I was warned what to expect in THE Sandwich. It is a very European sandwich. I had things in Paris that were that minimal. (ham & butter on a baguette). There are a lot of sub places. When I was there the old gent was back there slicing cold cuts for THE Sandwich. Glad he still hanging in there.
When i was in Philly I had a ham and butter sandwich on a baguette and although it SOUNDS really cheap and crappy as far as sandwiches go, when you use quality fresh-baked bread and a sweet, creamy butter and a quality shaving of ham, it's really heavenly. Simple sandwiches are no less delicious than complicated ones if the flavors compliment each other.
Wow didn’t know about this place….. forza Roma!!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
I’ve gotta swing by and grab one of these, it’s only a mile from our work building Colorado and Arroyo
Omg he’s adorable. 🥹
An absolute legend keeping Italian traditions alive in LA
He is SO adorable!
I have to go there now!
Nearly every great Italian place has an old grandma sitting in a chair. Usually a grandma but not today!
Luv it!🇮🇹❤️
I love this sandwich its my favorite in California so Iconic!!!
Man deserves some new decals on his big lighted sign above the front door.
Not necessary
Attended college in Pasadena and never knew this existed.
Simple and fresh will always be better.
Looks like he’s resting all the time in that chair, he deserves it, the man has worked hard all his life, and I bet he loved every minute of it.
Most sought after sandwich not a single picture of it. Amazing reporting guys
exactly!
1 million likes ❤
Would be nice to know exactly what ingredients are in the sandwich that makes it so special.
Seems like a kind man, but I'm certain the workers hate his chair, and that he sits there all day, watching them. By noon, they're probably like "Just go home already, fuhk, bro!"
Imagine how good the food id here in Italy 🇮🇹
We lived on Mountain,we called him Ross,can't believe he's still alive.
a human being that in this crazy world hasn't forgotten to be human
Sonny Bono made me a sandwich. I was just courier picking up a check for some firm. Italians LOvE people, and it shows. We need more news like this warm fuzzy stuff.
TRUE STORY. Terrific sandwich too.
Given the inflation, does the price of $6/sandwich driving customer? Subway is $12 for the most basic sandwich now.
Why didn't you show the sandwich being made?
its not that good but he's good man hard working A plus for dedication. I would eat it again
I used to get pizza and pasta
I have no teeth. The sandwich has been oppressing me since 2004. I demand justice!
reminds me of giulianos in gardena, local, cheap sandwich
Cardboard boxes are from a time with paper.
"I only make one kind of sandwich"
"He also makes a different version with artichokes"
Sorry I had to 🤣
Whomever is the one learning from him is blessed beyond all riches... This IS AMERICAN Tradition, we melted everyone into one family and we ALL Enjoy the rewards of hard work!
Well said!
The report says he’s on that store for 73 years which would’ve made him 12 years old when he first owned it. What stupid inaccurate reporting.
If Martin Scorsese owned a deli store
70 years and the boys from My Blue Heaven didn’t find it?
Imagine if society collectively "woke up" and boycotted all food business that was not locally supplied
Do they have gabaghul?
All the hipsters from South Pasadena go here. Sandwich is mostly bread, little meat & cheese. Its trendy so thats why popular.
That’s what a good Italian sandwich is.
@@Fairestof thank you
you're too used to the american way: a huge slab of cheap and salty meat, flavorless bread. mid-quality cheese. this is the proper way.
"when do you rest" he litterly sits 9 hours a day at the store. ahahaa a
The meats and cheese are made in america..its not imported from italy otherwise sandwhich will cost $77
You can't find a better lunch for $6!
Much respect but you wouldnt find me at that age in a store working.
That's not a sandwich, that's a SANGWICH
Hahahah!!😂 I Just ate there yesterday!!
A Supreme collab? LMAO
mortadella on a white bun is heaven
provolone, capicola, salami, mortadella.
His $6 sandwiches are the BoMB!!!!!😊😊😊
Where is the sandwich 😳
wopfood.
It didn’t look appetizing?
Anything taste better when you're hungry. Idk
A mob boss that oversees…….sandwiches. Beautiful.
1:32 sits in a chair all day
Similar to Claro's. I see the old man there when I go there.
Have to wonder how much the store pays in property taxes.
None of your business and sad that after a great story that's all you can think of.... Pathetic
Don't make people like that anymore or businesses just like my mom and dad. Governments fault.
Probably crawling with Asia food and real estate tourists
Who cares
The individ...chattering abouts, his great-grand father's, from 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 Italy, also had passed died yrs, 1919s and afters, that's yrs, victorians, grand-grand father, now he's the bosses, fifths generationals, families,
It's dollar store bread though...
BEAUTIFUL SANDWICHES, BEAUTIFUL GOVERNOR NEWSOM EATS THERE AS WELL
🇺🇸🇺🇸 *BIDEN / HARRIS '24* 🇺🇸🇺🇸
*FDT CHUMP20TOLIFE FDT* 🇺🇸🇺🇸 *FDT*
Hype is real af. The sandwich is weak af with hardly any meat, no crazy flavors and it’s expensive af. Stop the cap as if this place has good sandwiches. People need to stop hyping it up and also stop being a follower. If you like hype the, try it and you’ll regret it
I can't agree or disagree as I've never tried it, but your comment reminds me of when I see a "Best Burgers" list and the winner is some lame 1/4 patty with 2lbs of produce on top.
It's about the flavors, quality and bread, and not about quantity. It's $6, not $20. Even McDonald's burgers can be over $5 now.
It's about the flavors, quality and bread, and not about quantity. It's $6, not $20. Even McDonald's burgers can be over $5 now.
You're wrong. It's a good sandwich. If you don't know the difference between the good stuff and trash, nobody can help you.
I will make an excuse to drive to Pasadena on a random Saturday. "Oh, I'm going hiking", or "Oh there's a place that only sells exactly what I'm looking for". In reality, I'm looking for an excuse to go to the Roma Market and bring home sandwiches. Home by noon, enjoy a sandwich for lunch.
It’s good but don’t go out of your way for this sandwich. Very very basic, bread will tear the roof of your mouth, lot of bread for little meat and 1 slice of cheese. I would go there again but that’s because I’m down the street.
The report says he’s on that store for 73 years which would’ve made him 12 years old when he first owned it. What stupid inaccurate reporting.
My grandfather from Italy left school in the seventh grade to help support his family, so its very possible.
Greetings from ITALY 🌈🌈💐💐💐💐🌺🌺🌈
Looks like bob arum
This IS why i MISS MY DELI 34 years in there Balham the famous EMMIS DELICATESSEN SW12OHR NUMBER 71 EMMANUEL RD ,
RIP
I used to eat those sandwiches. Very simple but very good. Not too long ago he used to cut the meat to order, but the demand was so high he began to make them in advance.
Forgetaabout it that anchor lady is so fine
Awesome
Bread meat and cheese…😴
Who wants to Newsom gone and never seen again?.?.?
Govermin Nuisance or NO SENSE! Def a gov for Everyone but TRUE CALIFORNIANS & AMERICANS! He sucks RHINO BUTT!
ME