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[[Image:Hamdell.jpg|thumb|right|Patrons in line at Ham Del]]
 
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'''Hamilton Deli''' or '''Ham Del''' is a small sandwich shop/supermarket on [[Amsterdam]] between 115th and [[116th Street|116th]] Streets. It was established in [[1991]]. Ask for the gold card and you'll get a free sandwich after 10 purchases.
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'''Hamilton Deli''' or '''HamDel''' is a small sandwich shop/supermarket on [[Amsterdam]] between 115th and [[116th Street|116th]] Streets. It was established in [[1991]]. Ask for the gold card and you'll get a free sandwich after 10 purchases.
  
Ham Del has awesome sandwiches and rapid-fire service. It also has cleverly-named burgers, delicious breakfast sandwiches, overstuffed heroes, and a fresh salad bar that's better than the ones at [[Strokos]] and [[Milano Market]].
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HamDel has awesome sandwiches and rapid-fire service. It also has cleverly named burgers, delicious breakfast sandwiches, overstuffed heroes, and a fresh salad bar that's better than the ones at [[Strokos]] and [[Milano Market]].
  
Unfortunately, it's often infested with law and business students.
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Often infested by law and business students, it's one of the few eateries open 24/7 during [[finals]]. Maybe this is one of the reasons it was once [[Meghan McCain]]'s favorite local restaurant.
 
 
It's one of the few eateries open 24/7 during [[finals]]. Maybe this is one of the reasons it was once [[Meghan McCain]]'s favorite local restaurant.
 
  
 
== ABC Special ==
 
== ABC Special ==
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It's fattalicious. And extremely expensive for a tiny sandwich at $4.88 after tax.
 
It's fattalicious. And extremely expensive for a tiny sandwich at $4.88 after tax.
  
== Tour de Ham Del ==
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== Tour de HamDel ==
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The '''Tour de HamDel''' is a grueling gamut run only by the stout of heart (a gold card is also nice). To complete it, one must consume at least one of every single type of combination hero at Hamilton Deli, not omitting the ones on the red and green signs on the side. This is 29 sandwiches in all, including the elusive Philly Chicken Steak. [[Rob Trump]] was the first person on record to complete the Tour (though it's quite possible he made it up himself).
  
The '''Tour de Ham Del''' is a grueling gamut run only by the stout of heart (a gold card is also nice). To complete it, one must consume at least one of every single type of combination hero at Hamilton Deli.  Do not forget the ones on the red and green signs on the side.  This is 29 sandwiches in all, including the elusive Philly Chicken Steak. [[Rob Trump]] was the first person on record to complete the Tour (though it's quite possible he made it up himself).
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In January of 2008, HamDel introduced a combination hero, the Buffalo Blue. The Blue consists of a chicken cutlet slathered in mozzarella, bleu cheese, and Buffalo wing sauce. Trump's reign proved short-lived, as [[Peter Mende-Siedlecki]], CC '07 and current employee of the [[Psychology Department]], beat him to the Blue. Mende-Siedlecki, a Buffalonian himself, thinks the new sandwich is awful, but worth it. The defeated Trump stalked off somewhere to write the [[Morningside Hates (114th Annual Varsity Show)|114th Annual Varsity Show]].
  
In January of 2008, Ham Del introduced a combination hero, the Buffalo Blue. The Blue consists of a chicken cutlet slathered in mozzarella, bleu cheese, and Buffalo wing sauce. Trump's reign proved short-lived, as [[Peter Mende-Siedlecki]], CC '07 and current employee of the [[Psychology Department]], beat him to the Blue. Mende-Siedlecki, a Buffalonian himself, thinks the new sandwich is awful, but worth it. The defeated Trump stalked off somewhere to write the [[Morningside Hates (114th Annual Varsity Show)|114th Annual Varsity Show]].
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In February of 2009, however, a reversal of Herculean proportions occurred once again upon the release of the Ben Arnold. Rob took the opportunity to scarf one down just as Peter was returning from [[Dartmouth]]. Rob pulled into the lead again, claiming the Tour de HamDel title, at least until the next sandwich premieres. A [http://peterandrobmakelistsofthings.blogspot.com/2009/02/top-10-sandwiches-at-hamilton-deli.html list] of the Top 10 HamDel sandwiches has recently found its way onto the internet.
  
In February of 2009 however, a reversal of Herculean proportions occurred once again upon the release of the Ben Arnold.  Rob took the opportunity to scarf one down just as Peter was returning from [[Dartmouth]].  Rob pulled into the lead again, claiming the Tour de Ham Del title, at least until the next sandwich premieres. A [http://peterandrobmakelistsofthings.blogspot.com/2009/02/top-10-sandwiches-at-hamilton-deli.html list] of the Top 10 Ham Del sandwiches has recently found its way onto the internet.
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==Hours==
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Mon-Sat: 24 hours
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<br>Sun: closes at 7:30 pm
  
 
== Map ==
 
== Map ==
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[[Category:Snacks]]
 
[[Category:Snacks]]
[[Category:Supermarkets in Morningside Heights]]
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[[Category:Supermarkets]]
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[[Category:Morningside Heights]]

Revision as of 11:24, 27 April 2014

Patrons in line at Ham Del

Hamilton Deli or HamDel is a small sandwich shop/supermarket on Amsterdam between 115th and 116th Streets. It was established in 1991. Ask for the gold card and you'll get a free sandwich after 10 purchases.

HamDel has awesome sandwiches and rapid-fire service. It also has cleverly named burgers, delicious breakfast sandwiches, overstuffed heroes, and a fresh salad bar that's better than the ones at Strokos and Milano Market.

Often infested by law and business students, it's one of the few eateries open 24/7 during finals. Maybe this is one of the reasons it was once Meghan McCain's favorite local restaurant.

ABC Special

The ABC Special is a sandwich which is not on the menu at Hamilton Deli. To get it, you have to know what it is and ask for it specifically. It is:

  • Chicken salad wrapped in cheddar cheese
  • Optional lettuce and tomatoes
  • Placed between two slices of buttered toast

It's fattalicious. And extremely expensive for a tiny sandwich at $4.88 after tax.

Tour de HamDel

The Tour de HamDel is a grueling gamut run only by the stout of heart (a gold card is also nice). To complete it, one must consume at least one of every single type of combination hero at Hamilton Deli, not omitting the ones on the red and green signs on the side. This is 29 sandwiches in all, including the elusive Philly Chicken Steak. Rob Trump was the first person on record to complete the Tour (though it's quite possible he made it up himself).

In January of 2008, HamDel introduced a combination hero, the Buffalo Blue. The Blue consists of a chicken cutlet slathered in mozzarella, bleu cheese, and Buffalo wing sauce. Trump's reign proved short-lived, as Peter Mende-Siedlecki, CC '07 and current employee of the Psychology Department, beat him to the Blue. Mende-Siedlecki, a Buffalonian himself, thinks the new sandwich is awful, but worth it. The defeated Trump stalked off somewhere to write the 114th Annual Varsity Show.

In February of 2009, however, a reversal of Herculean proportions occurred once again upon the release of the Ben Arnold. Rob took the opportunity to scarf one down just as Peter was returning from Dartmouth. Rob pulled into the lead again, claiming the Tour de HamDel title, at least until the next sandwich premieres. A list of the Top 10 HamDel sandwiches has recently found its way onto the internet.

Hours

Mon-Sat: 24 hours
Sun: closes at 7:30 pm

Map

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