#sandwiches

#sandwiches

Alli Li, the first chef at Friends and Family Bar who also spent time at Daytrip Counter, is opening There/There in the former location of the Friends and Family. The beloved Uptown Oakland bar closed at the end of 2025, eliciting many heartfelt obituaries, including from Nosh contributor Cecilia Seiter. Li will run the new bar with an affordable cocktail menu and a nonalcoholic menu as well. The grand opening is slated for May 29 and 30. There/There, 468 25th St., Oakland

When you want a little funky and nutty flavor in your sandwich, there's one cheese that's going to deliver almost every time: Swiss cheese. Its firm, waxy texture, its tendency to melt oh-so-beautifully, its eyes (which are the holes you find in this kind of cheese) - all of these qualities make Swiss cheese one of my absolute favorites. It's so distinct that it can transform a dish: Think about a standard burger vs. a mushroom Swiss number.

A crab stick and taramasalata baguette I was young and carefree, living in Barons Court, west London, in the mid-90s. Chains weren't a thing, and delis all had sandwich fillings laid out in silver dishes of a uniform, surgical shape, inviting adventure. Russian salad and ham? Sure, why not. The price structure was weird: sometimes everything was the same, and other times you'd accidentally hit a premium ingredient and your sandwich would be 3.50. That's how I hit on the crab stick and taramasalata baguette, after a financial catastrophe involving actual crab. Crab sticks taste nothing like crab. They are, in fact, more delicious. So much better. And everything so pink. My life was like a fairytale.

Nosh Corner, a casual deli serving up creative sandwiches and drinks, is now open on Broadway in Redwood City. Replacing a former Ike's Lair sandwich spot, Nosh Corner opened about a month ago and serves up signature and custom sandwiches, smoothies, matcha drinks, slushies and more. "The idea was that we wanted something with a bit of everything," says manager Ken Hout.

Bill Clinton's favorite sandwich, revealed during his 1992 campaign, was peanut butter and banana, aligning him with Elvis Presley, who also enjoyed this combination.

Counter Service's menu offers a variety of sandwiches served hot, including options like the Italian-inspired pork and broccoli rabe sandwich and all-day breakfast choices such as the Sausage and Cheddar with soft scrambled eggs, garlic sausage, chive mayo, crispy potatoes, cheddar, and pickled jalapeños.

The bresaola panini layers paper-thin cured beef, Parmigiano-reggiano, and shaved fennel on ciabatta for a balanced bite of salty, sharp, and crisp.

These delis aren't concentrated in one corner of the city but are rather scattered across Boston proper and the surrounding towns and cities, all offering varied versions of the deli classics we all know and love. From Italian subs towering with layers upon layers of sliced meats to matzo ball soup that'll leave you feeling warm and comforted on even the coldest of Boston winter days, the city's delis are an essential part of Boston's food scene.

In Mayfair and looking for the perfect burger? May we point you in the direction of Dover Street Counter, one of our new favourite restaurants in London . We've just reviewed this slick new diner, which comes from the same team as The Dover, the New York-style Italian restaurant which opened in 2023, and which we loved so much that it made our list of the best restaurants in London .

A sandwich might sound like a "boring" meal, but these vegetarian sandwiches are anything but uninspired! I've spent years testing different combinations of veggie sandwich fillings in my kitchen, and over the years I've collected my favorite ideas for making meatless lunches and dinners. These vegetarian sandwiches have become my go-to's for quick weeknight dinners and healthy lunches that actually make me look forward to the meal.

But lucky for us, Wagyu is a common occurrence at chef Chintan Pandya's kebab stand in the Market. Here at Kebabwala, marinated hunks of beef hit the grill, cozied next to skewered slices of onions and red peppers. Wonderfully charred, the kebabs are then finished with a fiery and aromatic dusting of red chili, cumin and dried mango powder. For us, we think it is more flavor than fire.

It's outfitted with pickleball courts, a fitness center, a sauna, a kitchen and wine bar - and despite its designation of "social club," it's open to the public. Early morning pickleballers can enjoy daily rotating pastries, breakfast sandwiches, egg bites and chia seed puddings; lunch offerings include cold sesame noodles, an umami kale chop salad, tuna and caper on focaccia and Bad Walter's ice cream for dessert.

Arguably one of the most enticing on-screen moments in the series is when Marcus nails that chocolate layer cake in Season One. But, behind the scenes, Lionel Boyce (the actor who portrays Marcus) didn't bake the cake. It was crafted by Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader, co-owner of local Chicago sandwich shop Loaf Lounge. Mispagel-Lustbader acts as "The Bear's" pastry consultant, and even helped Boyce hone his cake-frosting skills for the close-up piping shots.

Jimmy Seidel earned the nickname "Snarf" in college for his ability to snarf down food. He used this reputation as the compass to fuel his Boulder-based restaurant and his mission to make the world's finest sandwich using only first-class ingredients. Made on fresh bread delivered to stores six ways a week, a carefully curated assortment of meats and cheeses are layered and smashed into the bread, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor.

While researching its deli meats, one thing became abundantly clear - while many customers feel the chain's standards started to slip around the late '90s and early 2000's, things took a turn for the worse after the COVID-19 pandemic. Several reasons for this decline were noted by commenters who claimed to be former employees and managers, including a change in leadership that led to inconsistencies across various Potbelly establishments. Diners also reported the meat had a slimy texture and bland flavor.

It's no surprise that his new corner spot on Forest Avenue is well designed, a charming blend of weathered and new. The tiled floor, tin ceiling, and one textured wall were left over; the rich mahogany bar, its four seats, and a Faema espresso machine are La Rosa's touches. On a recent afternoon, the music - MJ Lenderman, not "Ave Maria" - played at a murmur. Caponata is scooped into a little silver ice-cream bowl, the chunks of eggplant still maintaining a bit of chew.

We all know that the modern American food system relies heavily on ultra-processed ingredients. But if you aren't careful, these processed foods can end up being a pretty significant part of your diet. And while thinking of ultra-processed foods probably has you envisioning items like big bags of Doritos chips and sleeves of Oreo cookies, new research has shown a surprising top source for ultra-processed calories in Americans' diets: sandwiches.

With an eye for industry trends and direct input from fans, Chase Center is introducing six new eateries this basketball season, as well as new premium dishes on rotation in the Chase Club, JP Morgan Club, courtside lounges, club suites, and theater boxes. I was invited to a tasting on Monday, and was impressed by the overall high quality of selections.

The Parkside outpost of Lou's Cafe upholds the mini-chain's reputation for stellar sandwiches. The menu of classic and more creative subs is big enough to fill a couple of massive blackboards, or you can make your own-but if you're faced with decision paralysis, we always endorse the melty, gooey tuna melt on dutch crunch. Whatever you get, make sure it's got a swath of house sauce and zingy jalapeño spread.

When autumn rolls in, seasonal-centric foodies start looking for ways to put their annual jar of farmstand apple butter to good use (and a slice of toast only gets you so far). Luckily, apple butter happens to go well with ham - especially hot ham sandwiches with cheese. This elevated, meaty take on a classic grilled cheese pairs tender pork with robust, sweet-spiced apple butter for a sandwich that's well-balanced, playful, and unexpected.

Sammy's is the new sandwich shop and cafe in Adair Park by chef Sam Pinner and ( Paul Rudd lookalike) Jason Furst. The duo has nailed the sandwich, mostly because they know where to find the best bread - premier Atlanta bakeries like Alon's, El Progresso, and Pan American. The Miami Sami ($14) Cuban sandwich with smoked pork and mojo mayo is a slam dunk, with bread from Pan American Cuban Bakery.

Adventurous foodies have no problem paying top dollar for unique restaurant experiences. What the average person might spend at a high-end steakhouse, a passionate foodie will spend for expensive versions of foods typically sold for cheap. Take sandwiches, for example. Many people say there is a growing trend of restaurants overcharging for sandwiches, and they make a pretty good case, considering that the minimum cost of a sub from Jersey Mike's is $15, compared to what Subway charged for a footlong during the '90s, which