The TODAY Show searches for the country's best sandwichPosted Sep 19th 2007 5:30PM by Marisa McClellan The Today show is running a contest in which they are attempting to name the best sandwich in America. They solicited recommendations from all over the country and have now narrowed it down to the top five. The finalists are a New Orleans Muffuletta, Pastrami on Rye from Katz Deli, Vesuvio's Cheesesteak BLT, a Maine Lobster Roll and Chicago's Frenchy's Fantasy. I'm really excited to see Philly made the list with the Cheesesteak BLT from Vesuvio's (although I must admit that I've never tried that particular sandwich). However, I am sort of surprised that there's no Primanti Bros. sandwich, as that's a fairly outrageous and delicious sandwich concoction. And, where are the options for vegetarians? I can't believe that there's not some amazing sandwich out there constructed of greens, cheese and eggplant. You can cast your vote here, but in the comments, why don't you tell us about your favorite sandwich. |
Related Comments: 22. What? No one is standing in support of the Frenchy's Fantasy? I have eaten this gargantuan sandwich all of once, and I have to say that its presence in my memory is so vivid...Amazing. Perry's Deli all the way! Posted at 1:21PM on Sep 21st 2007 by Ben 23. Easy¡ Posted at 3:44AM on Sep 22nd 2007 by gary Gray 24. Another mention for Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, MI. Like another poster mentioned above, if it ain't on the coast don't expect any recognition no matter how good it is. Posted at 12:21PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Bernie B 25. My current favorite sandwich is the marinated white anchovies and soft-cooked egg one at 'wichcraft (in NY, Las Vegas and SF). Sounds weird, but is absolutely delicious. Posted at 1:54AM on Sep 24th 2007 by webmacher 26. Wow, the Today Show....could they have rushed through the sandwich contest piece any faster? They might as well have said, "Yada yada, just slop it together, we'll take a bite, and that's all we left time for on the Today Show!" Ok, it's not a kidnapping, not a Dem debate, not a song, but this is what gets non-watchers like me to tune in when they wouldn't otherwise. Vesuvio's is my nephew's restaurant, darn it all. It was just, well, I'll say it....a rude, rushed presentation. Posted at 4:42PM on Sep 29th 2007 by Faye Smith |
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21. I have to agree with a previous answer, any sandwich at Chris Bianco's Pane Bianco should have made the list. Vegetarian, try his roasted eggplant, his version of a BLT, Bacon minus the tomato, slow roasted lamb, caprese (he makes his own mozzarella)the list goes on and on. Freshly made bread in a brick oven. It's now wonder this man has earned a James Beard Award for making pizza,now he should get one for his sandwiches. I can't wait to see what the special is today
Posted at 12:26PM on Sep 21st 2007 by michalcastle