ORLANDO, Fla. – After News 6 anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden roasted the latest batch of new “Pub Subs” last week, the company has finally responded.
Both anchors tried the Pub Subs — this time based around brisket sandwiches — though they weren’t too pleased with how these new deli offerings came out.
“Out of 10? I gave it a four,” Austin claimed.
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Afterward, Publix spokeswoman Hannah Herring reached out to respond to the low score.
“We saw the clip of DJ, Matt and Ginger talking about the new brisket subs, and we just can’t settle for being ‘mid!’” she wrote. “We’d love the opportunity to make it up to them with a special delivery.”
And indeed, Publix came through, bringing in a new batch of Pub Subs for Austin and Gadsden to try on Friday afternoon.
This time around, the anchors had a much better perspective.
“It was much better today; I’ll just tell you that. Better deal,” Austin said. “But they also brought the philly cheesesteak and the chicken tender sub.”
“Now, I think my chicken tender (sub) has moved to the second spot because I tried a new sub today,” Gadsden chimed in. “It was really good.”
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Meanwhile, the full list of new Pub Subs is as follows:
- Publix Deli Stacked Brisket and Brioche Sandwich — “A half-pound of tender smoked brisket, stacked high and drizzled with Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce on a soft, buttery brioche roll for a rich, ready-to-savor experience”
- Publix Deli Spicy Brisket Sub — “Smoked brisket layered with Boar’s Head 3-Pepper Colby Jack cheese, jalapenos, crispy Publix Fried Onions and Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce for a bold bite with heat and crunch”
- Publix Deli Brisket, Lettuce and Tomato Sub — “A fresh, classic option featuring smoky brisket paired with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes and Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce”
- Publix Southern Style Brisket Sub — “A comforting Southern-inspired sub stacked with smoked brisket, Publix cheddar, dill pickles, crispy Publix Fried Onions and Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce”