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File #: 2019-1675    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 5/14/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/14/2019 Final action: 5/14/2019
Enactment date: 5/14/2019 Enactment #: 317
Effective date: 5/14/2019    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Northside Leadership Conference, Highmark and all of the participants and sponsors in the 2019 Northside Sandwich Week for making such a unique and enjoyable event possible; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare that Fig & Ash shall rule over the Northside with beneficence and grace for one year as Northside Sandwich King; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 9th to May 19th, 2019, to be "Northside Sandwich Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. HARRIS

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WHEREAS, the Northside Leadership Conference and Highmark presents the 8th Annual Northside Sandwich Week - Buns of Steel with 10 participating restaurants from May 9th to May 19th, 2019; and

 

WHEREAS, all of the sandwiches met in friendly but serious competition at the Northside Sandwich Sampler on May 9th, 2019; and,

 

WHEREAS, the restaurants and sandwiches featured in the 2019 Northside Sandwich Week are:

 

California Coffee Bar - Nonnie’s Broccoli Sandwich

Penn Brewery - Deutschtown Dip

Max’s Allegheny Tavern - Springtime Turkey Apple Delight

Fig & Ash - Pork Shank Cuban

Kaffeehaus - Wurzig Putenfleish

Marshall’s - Marshall’s Famous Kolbassy

Brugge on North - Pork Belly Bahn Mi

Bier’s Pub - Smoked Salmon

Wheelhouse Restaurant at Rivers Casino - BBQ Pork Sandwich

Mayfly Market & Deli - Braised Beef Sandwich

 

 

WHEREAS, the 2019 Northside Sandwich Week featured the following celebrity judges:

 

Elias Khouri - Local Musician

Suzanne Lawrence - Local Stand-up Comedian

Olga Watkins - General Manager of Waffles Incaffeinated in Downtown Pittsburgh

 

WHEREAS, the First Runner-Up of Northside Sandwich Week selected by the public and the celebrity judges was Brugge on North for their “Pork Belly Bahn Mi”; and,

 

WHEREAS, the people and the celebrity judges chose the Northside Sandwich King to be Fig & Ash for his “Pork Shank Cuban” sandwich, consisting of parma capicola, pickles, Gruyere cheese, spicy mustard, and farm bread; and,

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Northside Leadership Conference, Highmark and all of the participants and sponsors in the 2019 Northside Sandwich Week for making such a unique and enjoyable event possible; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare that Fig & Ash shall rule over the Northside with beneficence and grace for one year as Northside Sandwich King; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 9th to May 19th, 2019, to be “Northside Sandwich Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.