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The Dish: For authentic Italian subs, head to Cortina's in Anaheim
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Sep 2, 2016
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The Dish: For authentic Italian subs, head to Cortina's in Anaheim
Orange County isn't exactly known as a destination for authentic Italian food. That's what makes Cortina's Italian Market in Anaheim such a great find.
The "Cortina's Special" Italian sub at Cortina's in Anaheim, CA.
The "Cortina's Special" Italian sub at Cortina's in Anaheim, CA.
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The meat counter at Cortina's Market.
The meat counter at Cortina's Market.
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Italian cookies for sale at Cortina's.
Italian cookies for sale at Cortina's.
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Cortina's co-owner Patrick DiDodo.
Cortina's co-owner Patrick DiDodo.
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Orange County isn't exactly known as a destination for authentic Italian food. That's what makes Cortina's Italian Market in Anaheim such a great find.

Orange County is pretty well known for great, authentic Vietnamese, Mexican and Middle Eastern food.

Authentic Italian doesn't quite make the list, but that's what makes Cortina's Italian Market in Anaheim such a great find.

The family-owned deli has been around since 1963, serving up pizza, pasta and Italian sub sandwiches.

For the latest installment in our food series Summer Dish, we got a tutorial on one of Cortina's most popular sandwiches, the Cortina's Special, with co-owner Patrick DiDodo.

What you'll need to recreate the Cortina's Special at home:

  • A fresh-baked Italian sub roll (Patrick notes: "none of that spongy stuff")
  • Italian dressing
  • Cotto salami
  • Mortadella
  • Capicola
  • Provolone cheese
  • Dry salami
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Pepperocinis

Cortina's Italian Market & Pizzeria

2175 W Orange Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804

Cortina's Italian Eatery

964 North Batavia Street
Orange, CA 92867