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Don't get me wrong, Rhea's is a personal favorite of mine and they can do nothing short of drastically overcharging to get me to stop eating there. But part of the magic of the place was that a nondescript corner store dished out sandwiches that caused you to gush superlatives without a hint of exaggeration or irony.
Let's compare:
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Now that looks like a place that sells 40s of Olde English to bums. But inside? So much more.
That's what always did it for me: their aesthetic nonchalance screamed “fuck foodies, this is a hole for motherfuckers who want to eat a damn good sando and enjoy a tallboy of piss while doing it.” It was always hidden from those not in the know, despite being smack-dab in the middle of the fanciest of streets in this part of town.
Feelings matter, and now I feel like I'm eating somewhere rather than just eating.
Argh.
Whatever.
Who wants to go grab lunch early?
Side note: we've been hearing some rumors that Rhea's is opening a second location on 24th. Anyone care to confirm?
