INDIAN TRAIL, N.C.  – Walking into Sileo’s New York Deli & Desserts is like getting a meal straight from the Empire State.

It’s where owner Steven Sileo feels most at home, spending 7 days a week, 363 days out of the year.

“I love making sandwiches. I am a sandwich chef,” Sileo said.

At this point, cooking is second nature. When a customer walked up asking for “Steve’s Special”, the Yankee-turned-Tar Heel invented it on the spot. A triple-decker with pastrami and corned beef, that comes out tasting like the Big Apple.

“First Sileo does the talking, then the sandwich does the talking,” Sileo said.

That’s not to mention the hot dogs, desserts, salads, and breakfasts.

Hours: Open 7 days a week 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Address: 6455 A2 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 (Next to Sun Valley 14 Cinema)