Sandwiches

[XYZpdq]

Believe it not arby's isn't too bad. But for a really good oen you have to go into delis and just try em out.

oh yeah, esp handicapping for a mass-chain drive thru Arby Reuben is a remarkably solid one

 

[Begemot]

BLTs. Especially when you grow the tomatoes yourself.

I made a BLT the other day, I wish I had access to homegrown tomatoes but I think the day we Australians started importing streaky bacon was a righteous day indeed. The usual stuff we had was way too dry.

 

[SandyCat]

Italian B.M.T. is great

 

[thegooddoctor]

Wimmin make good sammich, my personal favourites are BLT’s and grilled cheese sandwiches.

 

[Ira the Weatherman]

I find sandwiches to be the quintessential American food

I agree. It's definitely something Americans have a unique perspective on and interest in. There's a staggering regional variety that's comparable to that of cheeses and meats in Europe.

Like you said, there are plenty of other countries with great bread but the difference is that they don't really think in terms of 'sandwiches'. Instead it tends to be 'bread with X' or 'X on bread', or a very specific dish like crocque monsieur. So, while you will obviously find sandwiches in places like Germany or France, they don't approach it with the same kind of creativity or enthusiasm that Americans have done.

 

[Begemot]

I agree. It's definitely something Americans have a unique perspective on and interest in. There's a staggering regional variety that's comparable to that of cheeses and meats in Europe.

Like you said, there are plenty of other countries with great bread but the difference is that they don't really think in terms of 'sandwiches'. Instead it tends to be 'bread with X' or 'X on bread', or a very specific dish like crocque monsieur. So, while you will obviously find sandwiches in places like Germany or France, they don't approach it with the same kind of creativity or enthusiasm that Americans have done.

There are hipster-style sandwich places here but I honestly wish there were more American-style sandwich chains in Australia, like Jimmy Johns or Firehouse subs. The only main sandwich chain we have here is subway, which is pretty bland, frankly.