Edit: I am reshaping this general thread into a Summertime Sandwich Show and Tell Thread.
I’vve been going through a Sandwich phase lately, trying new sandwiches, trying obscure sandwiches.
Would love to hear anything you want to say about Sandwiches.
today’s rabbit hole led me in 2 directions:
Tramezzini
and Mini Smorgastarta
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I’m skeptical that crustless tea sandwiches were first made in Italy.
Just the Italian-style ones with Italian-style fillings, I think.
Probably invented in Greece. (kidding) (Roman copycats)
edit
1840 in the UK (unless someone else isn’t getting credit )
this guy has a fun niche
on sandwiches in general: to me, the success of a sandwich really depends on how well it eats, which in large part comes down to the bread’s texture/thickness and proportioning of the ingredients. if a sandwich scrapes my mouth too much or falls apart too easily, it’s not that enjoyable
banh mi
jambon beurre
steak sandwich with chimichurri
leftover chicken parm sandwich
foccacia with prosciutto, tomato, basil, mozzarella, and good olive oil
and for old time’s sake, a French dip
are my jam.
i do like a good fried fish sandwich, but we’re nearing burger territory.
I have become a big fan of banh mi over the past 6 years.
In addition to banh mi, I’m really enjoying Mexican tortas lately.
I am also running a Sandwiches in Toronto thread.
The other day I made a jambon beurre with Acme levain and Fra’ Mani rosemary ham and it was just wrong, a waste of fancy butter. Has to be baguette and jambon de Paris.
yes Fra’Mani’s rosemary ham has a strong rosemary note - better briefly heated then put in an omelette next to some well-done home fries.
yes, great baguette and some jambon de Paris of course, and good butter is a requisite.
I don’t get a very strong rosemary flavor from that Fra’ Mani. But it’s not similar to jambon de Paris, either.
I have had a few fried fish sandwiches that are in the filet o’fish family, and also some fried fish sandwiches that are closer to a traditional sandwich
One that stands out is a grouper sandwich in Florida, in a strip plaza restaurant, that a fellow Chowhound recommended in Jan 2015.
https://www.edibletampabay.com/food-for-thought/ode-to-the-iconic-grouper-sandwich/.
I also couldn’t help but notice this blinged up FOF from the Fast Food Thread.
I am still new to this board
this looks delish
as does this
I made jambon buerre sandwiches all of last weekend to take skiing, but I grabbed this ham since it was on sale it was absolutely foul. Big mistake. Never buy this.
Boy do I miss that Ralph’s used to carry the Madrange Jambon de Paris. Haven’t seen it in LA post pandemic.
Berkeley Bowl also stopped carrying Madrange, though more recently.
Their prepackaged products are not good. But their deli product is wonderful! I get it at Bristol. My second favorite is True Story/Fork in the road at Whole Foods.
Replace mayo with toum/garlic sauce. I also add a little maple syrup to my mustard so my mayo/mustard combo is well balanced
