I've been following Bazil's New York Style Eatery for a while now on social media and had been meaning to make the trip. Living in Virginia about 45 minutes away, it just hadn't happened yet -- but after finally making the drive to Crisfield, I can honestly say it was well worth the wait.
First up was the cheesesteak, and it was easily one of the best I've had around. I started with a incredible Liscio's seeded roll straight out of New Jersey, which already puts it in a different league. The meat was perfectly seasoned, the onions were sweet and beautifully caramelized, and the cheese was melted throughout the entire sandwich instead of just slapped on top like some places do. Every bite was balanced, rich, and exactly what a proper cheesesteak should be.
I also grabbed an Italian sub to split with a close friend, and it was just as impressive. They use top-quality Boar's Head meats and cheeses, and the Italian had all the classics -- capicola, mortadella, and Genoa salami -- layered perfectly. I added sweet peppers which brought a great little pop of flavor, but honestly it would have been amazing even without them.
You can tell Bazil's cares about quality and doing things the right way. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with pride.
I already can't wait to come back and try the bagels and the cannolis everyone keeps talking about.
If you're anywhere near the area, run -- don't walk -- to Bazil's. Crisfield has got a serious gem read more