The Pickle Principle
For a long time now I’ve been working on a theory that I believe will have a major impact on the world. Like Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, my theorem rests on a very simple observation: How good are the pickles at the restaurant you are considering for lunch?
Could it be an accident that some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever tasted have been accompanied by really great pickles?
It could not.
Could there be a hidden corollary between quality of food served and quality of pickle served?
There could.
Not only that, but based on years of rigorous research, I can reveal that the logic embedded in the Pickle Principle can be used to make decisions about other things, such as “Investing,” “Religion,” “Love,” as well as really important subjects like “Gambling.”
But first, a word about bad pickles…Bad pickles, like bad actors, bad breath, and bad women come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the most frequent offenders.
THE FLOPPY SLICED PICKLE. This pickle can often be found at family reunion buffet tables, or accompanying your typical bowling alley burger. If you spot this pickle on the premises, order the popcorn and call it a night.
THE ANOREXIC PICKLE SPEAR. A favorite of deli’s trying to masquerade their stingy approach to buying quality ingredients. If you spot this pickle, consider yourself warned.
For those of you with a degree in Higher Maths, the Pickle Principle formula looks like this
Now, onto three places in San Francisco that adhere, and prosper, from the Pickle Principle.
Moishe’s Pippic. An all around great deli with a big time “San Francisco Secret” special only available on Fridays: a tremendous beef brisket sandwich. Need I add that a great pickle is part of the experience?
425 Hayes Street
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-2440
The Submarine Center. Possibly the best toasted sandwich in the lower 48.
Is it also the greatest pickle?
There is none finer.
820 Ulloa Street
Neighborhood: West Portal
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 564-1455
Lucca Delicatessen. A true neighborhood deli, in operation since 1929, that still serves little old ladies their fresh Prosciutto di San Daniele, as well as a very solid turkey or roast beef sandwich. Very fresh ingredients including, of course, the pickle.
2120 Chestnut Street
Neighborhood: Marina
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7873
luccadeli.com/
If you’ve seen the “Pickle Principle” in action drop me a line at rodesmail@gmail.com
