Happy National Sandwich Day!
The Italian Special from Faicco's Pork Store. "It's like a sunset made of sandwich meats" —EZ. [Photo: Robyn Lee]
It's National Sandwich Day! So designated because November 3 marks the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized everyone's favorite lunch so long ago.
Looking to celebrate? We've rounded up the Best of Serious Eats Sandwich Coverage in honor of the occasion. And if you need a primer, start with Ed's 22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life.
New York and Surrounding Area
Sandwich Alley: New York's West Village Block of Sandwich Deliciousness
Some Serious Sandwiches in Manhattan
Top 10 Sandwiches in Brooklyn
Bouchon Bakery's Fluffernutter Sandwich
Xie Xie: An Asian Sandwich Shop (What a Concept)
Roast Beef Sandwich Mondays at Salumeria Biellese
Sandwiches at Saltie
Bklyn Larder: Great Artisanal Market and Deli from the Franny's Pizzeria Owners
Hoagie Haven in Princeton, NJ
New Jersey: Town Hall Deli's Sloppy Joe
Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name?
Baoguette, Tasty Banh Mi Sandwiches, Not Tasty Delivery
Salumeria Biellese: The BYOB Hero Review
More cities, and making your own, after the jump.
Chicago and Midwest
Chicago: Tropi Cuban
Chicago: Roma's Italian Beef and Sausage
Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi from Nhu Lan Bakery in Chicago
Chicago: Susie's Drive Thru
Chicago: Bari Foods
Sandwiches at Primanti Brothers: Pittsburgh Between Two Slices
A Full Dimensional Sandwich: Detroit's 3-D Special Sandwich
Minneapolis: Saffron's Lamb 'BLT'
Eastern Seaboard
Mike and Patty's in Boston: Serious Breakfast (and Sandwiches) from a Seriously Tiny Kitchen
All-Star Sandwich Bar in Cambridge, Mass.
Boston: Kelly's Roast Beef
Best Roast Pork Sandwiches in Philly
Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
Straight Wharf Fish Store: Nantucket's Best-Kept Lunch Secret
The West
For Gourmet Sandwiches in San Francisco on Thursday Nights, Go to Mission Food Truck
The Bay Area's Best Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crazy Thick Sandwiches at Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe in Berkeley
Boccalone Salumeria in SF: Using an Inverted Baguette
"La Cubana" Torta from La Casita Chilanga
Philippe's: Home of the French Dip Sandwich
Portland, Oregon's Grilled Cheese Grill
Seattle: Zagi's Meatball Sub
Street Food Profiles: Nom Nom Truck in Los Angeles, California
Phoenix: Navajo Lamb Sandwich
Stuffing My Face at Pane Bianco
Elsewhere
New Orleans: Ignatius Grocery's Sautéed Shrimp Remoulade Po' Boy
Crabby Jack's Duck Po'Boy
Whiteway Deli in Jacksonville, Florida
Pressed Duck Sandwich at Deli Lane Cafe, Miami
Make Your Own!
Dinner Tonight: Club Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich, Step-by-Step
Croque Madame
Patty Melt
Turkey Shawarama
Bacon, Pear, and Cheese Sandwich
Autostrada Sandwich
Hot Mushroom Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries
Sardine Sandwiches with Tomato Jam and Fresh Cheese
Meatball Sub
Grilled Skirt Steak and Pepper Sandwiches
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10 Comments:
oh that photo looks good enough to eat!
I will have to dream up a tasty sandwich combination today and join in on the festivities today :)
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createdbydiane at 12:31PM on 11/03/09
Wow, I didn't know that... I brought sandwich fixings today coincidentally.
Sour dough bread, avocado slices, lettuce, cucumber slices, wafered Cajun turkey. I always bring my sandwich items in separate containers so they don't mix or get soggy.
I also brought potato corn chowder that my husband made two gigantic pots of and what we'll be eating for 4 days, a container of canteloupe, and 2 peanut butter cups.
Soup and sandwiches are my favorite meals, whether it's western soups and sandwiches, Asian soups with wraps, or a combination of the two!
Cassaendra at 12:42PM on 11/03/09
@Cassaendra -- My favorite meals are some combination of soup, sandwich and salad. I've already had a soup lunch, so I'll have to plan a sandwich supper. Yum!
IndyGal at 1:19PM on 11/03/09
I adore sandwiches. I also like pizza and other dishes that offer a complete meal in a convenient, easy-to-eat package. The best sandwiches were at Chez Joey, a pizza and sandwich place in Newpaltz, NY. I think the sandwiches were so good because I only had them after a day rock climbing in the nearby Shawangunks or after my dad arrived home from such a day. Sadly, Chez Joey closed when I was still a kid and going to the Gunks was never the same.
emgroff at 1:43PM on 11/03/09
Hot dogs count as sandwiches, right? I'll go celebrate with a tasty hot dog.
Yukiyummy at 4:06PM on 11/03/09
How did yo not include the Grease Trucks in New Brunswick, NJ! Its the Ultimate sandwich!
jacinj at 5:31PM on 11/03/09
Oh MY. I only know Faicco's from the amazing ingredients that make their way to my Grandma's house. That sunset sandwich might necessitate a separate trip.
Carolyn Cope at 7:03PM on 11/03/09
New Jersey's Italian Hot Dog
hotdoglover at 7:32AM on 11/04/09
The best sandwich i've ever had was at a restaurant in LA, it was called "the Martha Raye". It was on pumpernickel and had turkey, avocado, leaf lettuce and cream cheese on the bread. The turkey was'nt processed. It was baked turkey breast, sliced about 1/4 inch and layered. Good Lord, what I would give to have one right now! Dave
old chef at 10:16AM on 11/09/09
@old chef: That sounds positviely droolworthy and delicious. The simple, basic things are often the best.
skyeyes at 9:50AM on 11/11/09