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A Sandwich a Day: Reuben at Prather Ranch Meat Co., San Francisco
The Reuben ($10) from Prather Ranch Meat Company is the kind of sandwich where the first bite makes you want to shout f*** yeah and do a little air guitar. Why is this sandwich so good? First of all it's made to order on a big old grill, like you just happened to stop for lunch at a friend's backyard barbecue. Then there's the fact that the extra thin slices of highest quality pastrami are fried, which gives them a crisp texture and seems to enhance the meaty flavor.Los Angeles: El Taurino's Salsa Rojo, Better Than the Actual Tacos
If El Taurino were a monster movie, Tokyo would be the tacos and the salsa would be Godzilla. The movies aren't about Tokyo struggling to save itself against disaster. The movies are about that fiery, show-stopping Godzilla, overpowering everything in his path in true cinematic monster fashion. And everyone loves him for it.Santa Maria Barbecue: Tri-Tip Sandwiches
Santa Maria is best known for tri-tip, which became the signature of Central California 'cue during the 1960s. Taken from the bottom of the sirloin, tri-tip is a versatile cut of beef, and the folks at Rancho Nipomo sure make a tasty sandwich of it.A Sandwich a Day: Brown Bag Lunch at Cotogna, San Francisco
Cotogna, the casual offshoot of the lauded Quince, has been packed since it opened. Considering the demand, their decision to open for lunch was a no-brainer. But their further move to sell daily brown bag lunches ($12) to-go was a stroke of genius, and sheer luck for San Franciscan's with expensive taste on a budget. There aren't may places where $12 gets you a delicious sandwich, a side salad, and a cookie; from Cotogna, it feels like a true steal.Los Angeles: Am I the Only One Who Doesn't Love King Taco?
When it comes to pure taco nostalgia in Los Angeles, King Taco definitely wears the crown. The regional taco outpost that began in the Glassell Park neighborhood northeast of downtown now sports nearly two dozen locations, a few lunch trucks and a loyal following, mostly among native Angelenos with a fondness for the tacos of their past, even if what King Taco dishes out now hasn't kept up with the times.The Santa Maria Style of Barbecue: Open-Flame Grilling
Santa Maria's claim to culinary fame is a type of open-flame grilling that dates back to the 19th century. Despite its association with colonial Spain's vaquero culture, this approach was not too different from most American barbecue of the time—a process with three general steps: "Dig hole. Light coals. Apply carcass."A Sandwich a Day: Fishwich at Macellato, San Francisco
One bite and I could tell that this isn't a fishwich exclusively for past and present fish sandwich aficionados—it is simply a well executed sandwich. The fish (Pacific Red Snapper on that day) is fried to order and comes out piping hot in a extra thin, crispy shell. A layer of coleslaw that includes shredded carrots, scallions, and red onion adds brightness and crunch. The fish itself is tender, moist, and flaky.A Sandwich a Day: Grilled Fish at Bear Flag Fish in Newport Beach, CA
Bear Flag Fish will likely be packed when you walk in. It feels like the majority of the room just went surfing or is about to. With the California flag as its logo, BFF is part fish market, part chill fast-casual with communal tables. Fish tacos are the obvious order at this breezy hangout on Newport's Balboa Peninsula, and deservedly so, but the sandwiches shouldn't be overlooked.Sandwich a Day: Traditional Panini at Mosswood Cafe in Boonville, CA
There's a quiet wine revolution happening in northern California and it isn't in Napa. It's in Mendocino county, an area about three hours northwest of San Francisco that's a visually stunning mix of evergreen covered mountains and rolling vineyards. The wineries are more casual and certainly less crowded than in Napa or Sonoma, but their Pinot Noir is equally delicious. After a morning of wine tasting, I stopped to look for lunch in the small town of Boonville, where the Mosswood Cafe obliged with a menu of hot panini. I was more than happy with the Traditional ($8.75), an upscale version of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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