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First off, these sandwiches are not bad for what they are.
But the more important point is this: I am absolutely positive that the smell comes from the ovens, not the sandwiches themselves. I've noticed this in numerous branches that serve them. Yes, there's a meaty/cheesy smell, but it's mixed with a pronounced, acrid, metallic odor that smells like cooked cleaning solution. I can only describe it as an industrial smell, and I've smelled it in Starbucks on both coasts. The solution is to put a high powered vent over the ovens, not to nix the sandwiches.

I don't think the writer reduces this to an equation of authentic = more delicious. He makes a good point, actually. People should be more knowledgeable about food history and traditions before eating outside the box.

For instance, a recent meal at Merkato 55 was delicious. But if someone walks away from it with the impression that their meal was African, they are sorely mistaken.

Another example: someone who said that Koreatown is awful because it doesn't stack up to Momofuku.

Many people turn to food and cooking articles for an authoritative voice. If said articles are riddled with errors, why bother reading at all?

Taste is a separate issue.

Jamie, blogging and credibility are disconnected terms. Any Joe Blow can sign up with a blogging system and give it a go. RG didn't lose anyone's respect by moving to the Daily News; people who didn't take her seriously to begin with are the ones rolling their eyes.

Ethics and (food) blogging are equally disconnected. Most people in the game have their ties to friends who are chefs, line cooks and restaurant owners. It's a small, incestuous world and takes a big person to write without bias. Unfortunately, it's equally problematic when someone write with zero knowledge about the inner working of a restaurant and professional cooking.

Could I be more pessimistic?

What foodies don't realize is just how coveted Anya Hindmarch items are. If it takes an exclusive designer to bring awareness to fashionistas, why not?

Call it a waste or disgusting, but it's all relative. Skinny bitches everywhere are just as curious as to why anyone would wait on line all day for a shack burger or an overpriced cup of gelato.

All that said, I saw the line at WF Chelsea this morning. NO THANK YOU. I have my share of AH accessories. I'm not going to suffer a line of fools in a thunderstorm for a mass produced tote.

If you're downtown, Hudson Bar and Books. Uptown, Lexington Bar and Books. I find the uptown one is better for solo drinking. Sometimes the sceney folks in the Meatpacking District spill over into the Hudson location, leaving you an open target for cheesy, drunk and/or annoying men.

How ironic that Hannah HOWARD...didn't get that it's HOWARD Shultz...jest sayin' ;)

Though the sandwiches were "discontinued" several months ago, they weren't going to take them off the shelves until September (which I think had something to do with their fiscal year?).

As for changing the smell of the new sandwiches they say they will use "non-smelly" cheese and less butter on the eggs. The quote that got me was "The company may try to change the products enough to market them as distinct from the original sandwiches." so who knows what sandwich may show up! (FWIW-I'm a fan of the turkey bacon on whole wheat one).

I think Passy is the one that needs to GET A GRIP. No one wants to "change your position" on this issue. I think diversity is what makes the world go around. I see a lot of things that I would consider gross, things that I would never want to eat. But to call someone a moron for reporting about these things, seems excessive. To presume that there are food things that the readers of this blog do not want to know about is wrong. I read this blog and I found the information interesting. Oh ....and Adam I think the bimbo being refered to is not Elyse but the person who made the cat fritters comment

wow, dog scent out of her pores... that's interesting.

question is, adam would you or the serious eats team try dog if it was available here in the city?

I can't judge anyone for eating dog when I enjoy burgers, pork chops, lamb shanks, and chicken breasts on a regular basis.

Nonetheless, I could never eat dog or cat myself. It's a cultural prejudice, I understand that, but I just don't think I could bring myself to do it.