10 Minute Tailgate: South Carolina

As the Hokies prepare to Kickoff the 2025 season against the University of South Carolina, I am having flashbacks to my younger days.  I grew up minutes outside of Columbia and when ever we would spend any time in the 5 Points area of downtown, the place to go for lunch was already decided before we left. It was Andy's Deli at 2005 Greene St. in Columbia. When you walked through the door you were always greeted with a "Hello My Friend" or "Hello My Dear" and the ambiance in the place was always buzzing.  A perfect mix of business men, blue collar workers, college students, and anyone else who happened to stroll in were always treated to some of the best sandwiches in the midlands.

So for this game, I decided to reach out to Adam Schlon, who now runs Andy's, and he was able to send some of their top selections off the menu out to Colorado so I could show you Hokie fans a little of bit of Columbia!

So if you're ever in Columbia, please stop by 2005 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205 or give them a call at 803-799-2639.  Also Check out their website www.andysdelicolumbia.com or follow their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andysdelicolumbia/

For the Drink this week, we are paying tribute to one of USC's more prominent alumni, Hootie and the Blowfish.  I created a drink, based on a John Daly, that infuses peaches into it, tying it into the fact that the Hokies will be playing the Gamecocks in the "Peach State". 

Enjoy!  GO HOKIES!

Andy's Special

6" Soft Sub Roll Sliced Lengthwise

1/3 lb Sliced Deli Turkey

1/3 lb Sliced Deli Roast Beef

2 slices Swiss Cheese cut in half

1/4 cup Bacon Bits

To Assemble: Place one slice of cheese on bottom of sub roll and stack roast beef, turkey and bacon bits and top with second slice of cheese.  If you do not have a steamer Microwave on a plate next to a Mug of Hot water for 90 or until cheese has melted.  Serve with Chips and Special Sauce (Recipe Below)

Mediterranean

6" Soft Sub Roll Sliced Lengthwise

2 slices Lebanon Bologna 

1/3lb Deli Pastrami

4 slices Genoa Salami 

1 Slice Muenster Cheese, cut in half

To Assemble: Place the slice of cheese on bottom of sub roll and stack Bologna, Salami and Pastrami.  If you do not have a steamer Microwave on a plate next to a Mug of Hot water for 90 or until cheese has melted.  Serve with Chips and Special Sauce (Recipe Below)

The Rocket

6" Soft Sub Roll Sliced Lengthwise

1/3 lb Sliced Deli Ham

1/3 lb Sliced Deli Roast Beef

2 slices Swiss Cheese cut in half

To Assemble: Place one slice of cheese on bottom of sub roll and stack roast beef, ham and top with second slice of cheese.  If you do not have a steamer Microwave on a plate next to a Mug of Hot water for 90 or until cheese has melted.  Serve with Chips and Special Sauce (Recipe Below)

Andy's Special Sauce

Ingredients:

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp dill pickle relish (some fans prefer sweet relish)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp white vinegar
½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cracked black pepper 

Procedure:

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, Dijon mustard, and vinegar until the mixture is smooth.
Add the seasonings: dried dill, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
For the best flavor, cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together.

Ingredients:

2oz: Sweet Tea Vodka

2.5oz Lemonade

2 Peach Slices (Muddled) and extra for rim ( or use peach puree)

Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda

Procedure:

In bottom of cup or glass muddle two peach slices or add small amount of peach puree.  Fill Cup with Ice.  Add Vodka, Lemonade, and Sprite.  Stir to Combine.  Enjoy!