There's Now a Sandwich Named for the Washington Bridge Debacle — “All Jammed Up”

There's Now a Sandwich Named for the Washington Bridge Debacle — “All Jammed Up”

The closure of the westbound I-195 lanes on the Washington Bridge in Providence has had a significant impact on commuters, businesses, and schools.

One downtown Providence sandwich shop — which says sales are down roughly 20% this week with people staying home — is trying to make the best of the situation. 

Ocean State Sandwich on Westminster Street, located just doors down from the Superman Building, announced its new special on Thursday. 

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“We gotta special for ya Rhode Island,” announced the deli. “’All Jammed Up’ aka ‘The Washington Brie-dge!’”

And just what is it?  Smoked ham, melted brie, house made onion jam, fresh spinach, on a Buono's Bakery sub roll.

 

Meeting of the Minds

GoLocal spoke with owner Eric Handwerger about coming up with the idea. 

“I needed to do something special for the situation, “ said Handwerger, who regularly comes up with “timely” named sandwiches. “When comedians come to town, for instance, we’ll name something for them.”

“I came up with the ‘all jammed up’ part, and Katie Latimer, who does our social media, came up with the ‘brie-age’ portion — she’s the co-founder of the Rogue Island Comedy Festival,” said Hendwerger. 

“It’s worth the ride to Providence,” Handwerger promised of the special. 

It is available Thursday and Friday while supplies last.