Myriad dried pastas and jars of marinated vegetables are among the provisions lining the tightly packed shelves at E. 48th Street Market in Dunwoody. The freezers are stuffed with Italian staples, like ravioli and bolognese sauce, while cases offer deli meats and Italian cookies by the pound. But the real siren call at this family-owned and operated Italian market on Jett Ferry Road comes from the made-to-order sandwiches found in the back of the shop. 

There are 26 sandwiches on the menu, and each one is served on thick Italian bread. The meatball sub tends to be the most popular, says owner Charlie Augello, but the Stoffato (aka the #7), does pretty well for itself, too. A combination of mortadella, capicola, provolone, lettuce, and special sauce, it’s hearty and spicy. Aguello’s favorite sandwich is a combo of mortadella, black pepper, olive oil, and sharp provolone cheese.