Queens Tribune

175-14 Horace Harding Expy.,
Fresh Meadows
(718) 888-0444
69-16 Metropolitan Ave.,
Middle Village
(718) 894-0485
CUISINE: Fast Food
HOURS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days
PARKING: Lot
CREDIT CARDS: All major

It has been quite some time since the television commercials ran the jingle of “America’s Roast Beef – Yes Sir!” but Arby’s is still known for its roast beef and cheese sandwiches that, when slathered with ketchup and straight out of the kitchen are as much a treat to some people as White Castle’s steamed burgers.

But Arby’s is no one-trick pony. Now, with a second store in Queens, people in Eastern and Western Queens have access to the ever-expanding menu that this fast food purveyor sells.

Let’s for a moment turn away from the items that we know may not be the most healthy alternatives and focus on the Market Fresh sandwiches and wraps, the toasted subs and the salads.

The Chicken Salad Wrap with pecans is a delightful blend of softness and crunch, with the chicken, apples, grapes, celery and mayo with fresh greens all on a soft wheat tortilla. The Roast Turkey and Bacon Sandwich features thick-cut pepper bacon, tomatoes, red onion and cheddar cheese with creamy ranch dressing and lettuce on honey wheat bread. Another favorite is the Roast Turkey & Swiss Sandwich, with tomato, onion, lettuce and a spicy brown honey mustard.

If you’re looking for something substantial, try any of their subs, on toasted ciabatta rolls with ingredients that have a kick, blending tangy, spicy and savory flavors in a giant party for your mouth.

And of course, there is the roast beef. The Beef and Cheddar, smothered in cheddar sauce on a toasted onion roll is a great temptation, as is the Bacon Beef & Cheddar – same things as the last but with thick cut bacon added to the equation.

As for sides, sure there are fries, but why settle for shoestrings when you can have Onion Petals, Potato Bites, Curly Fries or Jalapeno bites with Bronco Berry Sauce? Yeah, you don’t want to know the fat content or calorie count, but if you’re the type who counts calories, there are plenty of options that aren’t fried or dipped in anything.

The truth is, most of us our watching our weight (or should). Arby’s offers a wide range of menu items for us – and also offers us a treat when we want to stray from our diets and indulge in something just because it tastes good – and it does. Enjoy!