Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsParkside MeadowThe "mike Piazza" Recipe

The "mike Piazza" Recipe

Inspired by Parkside Meadow
Time30m
Serves2

A throwback creation of the late Mike Piazza, from the Arkansas Lounge on Grant St. Grilled spicy capicola on French garlic bread, with peperoncini, provolone and our house made BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the garlic butter mixture.

  3. 3

    Grill the Capicola

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the spicy capicola for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until it’s heated through and slightly crispy.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of the toasted French bread, layer the grilled capicola, followed by sliced provolone cheese and a generous handful of peperoncini.

  5. 5

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Drizzle the house-made BBQ sauce over the top of the ingredients.

  6. 6

    Finish and Serve

    Top with the other half of the French bread, slice into portions, and serve immediately.

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