The "mike Piazza" Recipe
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
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 2
- 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
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
Add BBQ Sauce
Drizzle the house-made BBQ sauce over the top of the ingredients.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Top with the other half of the French bread, slice into portions, and serve immediately.

