by Team Tommys | Apr 11, 2023 | general
Nothing says Italian cooking like garlic, or so it would seem. But did you know that garlic wasn’t always a staple of Italian foods? Garlic only became a favorite of Italian immigrants coming to America because it was tasty, easy to grow, and inexpensive. At Tommy’s...
by Team Tommys | Mar 28, 2023 | general
There’s a freshness to certain Italian foods that just screams “spring!” At Tommy’s Pizza and Subs, we just love the aroma of fresh cut basil, oregano, red onions, and simmering sauces. These and many other Italian cooking mainstays on our menu have a certain...
by Team Tommys | Mar 14, 2023 | general
Say the word “ravioli” in many American households and most will think immediately of Chef Boyardee in a can. We’re not saying there’s anything wrong with canned ravioli, but there’s much more to this creamy, flavor-packed food than its modern, canned counterpart...
by Team Tommys | Mar 7, 2023 | general
The first full week of March boasts two can’t miss holidays for foodies: National Meatball Day (March 9) and National Ranch Dressing Day (March 10). Tommy’s Pizza and Subs, serving El Cajon/Santee, California, invites you to learn more about these tasty foods while...
by Team Tommys | Feb 28, 2023 | general
You like Garlic bread, right? Who doesn’t. Garlic bread has become an ever-present side to many meals the whole world over, and not only Italian dishes. For example, garlic bread is often served with Indian dishes, soups, chicken, and even seafood, with numerous...
by Team Tommys | Feb 22, 2023 | general
Pizza might not be an American dish, but our obsession with it is almost as American as apple pie and hamburgers. So how did a dish whose origins date back to 17th century flatbread dishes from Italy become such a staple of the American diet? First let’s look at some...
