Jak-E Potatoe Co. Comes to Nazareth

I didn't know it was there. I've driven by several times without even noticing.

But a friend recommended the place, so I checked it out earlier this week. If you like a good panini sandwich that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg, you should try it, too.

I'm talking about The Jak-E Potatoe Company, which opened for business on December 15. It's located at 52A East Lawn Road in Upper Nazareth, close to Sicily Restaurant, where Fat Daddy used to be located before he underwent a gastric bypass. It's take-out, and the number is 610-759-0146.

Every panini is served with a bag of chips and a big chunk of garlic pickle. I tried the Classic Reuben and sweet potato fries. The Reuben is by far the best I've ever eaten, probably because it's made with Boar's Head meat. There are 25 different kinds of panini from which to choose. If you'[d rather have a burger or a steak sandwich, Jak-E does that, too.

Dave and Laura Jones are the proud owners of this establishment. While waiting for my order, I got to talking with Dave and learned that, like me, he's a frustrated politico. He's so sick he even reads my blog. He reads Joe Owens and News Over Coffee: Nazareth News, too. No wonder he's so smart! We spent about thirty minutes solving the world's problems while I waited for my order. His cute daughter, Abby, a Nazareth middle schooler, got into the act, too. She made the most sense.

If you like politics or a really good sandwich, Jak-E Potatoe is the best place to go. I hope Mike Drabenstott at Beyond Scrapple forgives me for invading his domain, but I want to spread the word about this great sandwich shop.