First, I want to give a nod to the chicken mole torta from Rancho Bravo at 10th and Pine. That's a fine sandwich.
Second, don't you guys have a brand new food writer? Shouldn't she be using this gastronomic crisis as her breakthrough moment? I love the Stranger, and I just don't think that asking Paul Constant to write every single article is your best long term strategy.
Grinders in shoreline... I have mixed feelings about that place. big props for being that good in what feels like the middle of nowhere food-wise. But inconsistent and sometimes it feels like they just go "most ridiculously rich" versus a karmic balancing act like paseo...
was sad about Paseo but this article reminded me that a cheesesteak with cheddar; just meat and cheese, is a GREAT sarnie. Love TATs, saves me from a crap day at work .
Even though it's not exactly in the same realm as Paseo, we do have Katsu burger again, and that helps take the sting out of the whole affair a little more.
Why does Paul Constant indulge his creative writing talent at the expense of making good food sound disgusting?
Example:"...one bite I took caused a geyser of angry red sauce to erupt from the sandwich and spray over the corner of my mouth..."
What was the point of this superfluous exercise delivered by the Stephen King of restaurant critics? It certainly fails to whet the appetite of a potential paying customer in search of a wonderful sandwich experience.
Another vote for Grinders in Shoreline. The Gilbano or the Dipper are outstanding. They are so big, you could easily make two meals out of one sandwich.
Grinders in Shoreline, notwithstanding, there is still NO great hoagie to be had here. The late, great Other Coast Deli came the closest to hoagie heaven, but after it's owner sold it nothing appeared to take its place. Sigh.
I don't get why people think paseo invented the sandwich, Cuban sandwiches are Tortas just like Mexican ones are and Spanish ones. You're telling me if you were in another country and saw that a restaurant had a grilled cheese you would assume that they invented the grilled cheese and no where else in the world is grilled cheese made and its the best grilled cheese cause its the only one you've tried. Paseo just showed that people are like lemmings, following other idiots around believing nonsense things.
Ballard Brothers crushes your face with nom. As far as burgers are concerned B Bro's holds it down with the finest ingredients in town. Premium grade beef imported from K.C., MO the capital of beef! Tonight I relished in burger heaven: angus chuck patty grilled to perfection with bombastic red relish, newly introduced garlic herb mayonnaise, tilamook cheddar and quality bacon. YUM city kids! Go treat yourself to a staple of Seattle sandwich history.
Why are there so few basic (non-Panera) basic, traditional sandwhich/soup/salad places? Like Great Harvest in Bothell. Good bread, some good meat, some fresh toppings. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy and flavorful interesting sandwiches, but once in a while I'd like something a little more comforting.
Also, I'm struggling to find a good Chicago style deli/sandwich sub shop. Not Subway, not Jimmy Johns, just some great bread, salami, romaine, zesty sub oil (not dressing or balsamic), provolone, onions, and pepperonis... drool.
@3, sad, right? Dot's Proscetta sandwich was glorious, and their Rueben was the best I ever tasted.
I'm definitely trying that tri-tip sandwich. As a Northern California native, I grew up eating Santa Maria Tri-Tip. It's tough to find that cut up here.
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These suggestions definitely get pretty good, but none of them are life-changing, jewish deli in LA/NYC sandwiches.
I swear it has something to do with bread.
Like the pork sandwich at Paseo? Or the torta at Pica ("it’s messy—one bite I took caused a geyser of angry red sauce to erupt from the sandwich")?
First, I want to give a nod to the chicken mole torta from Rancho Bravo at 10th and Pine. That's a fine sandwich.
Second, don't you guys have a brand new food writer? Shouldn't she be using this gastronomic crisis as her breakthrough moment? I love the Stranger, and I just don't think that asking Paul Constant to write every single article is your best long term strategy.
Another that's not on this list is the chicken torta at Fogon. It's incredibly well balanced and only $5 at happy hour (and is huge).
The Rancho Bravo tortas are also good, but, sadly, not great.
http://percuba2.wix.com/sodocafeconleche
It's really beautiful inside too.
I found out there is a sandwich place by the same name.
Example:"...one bite I took caused a geyser of angry red sauce to erupt from the sandwich and spray over the corner of my mouth..."
What was the point of this superfluous exercise delivered by the Stephen King of restaurant critics? It certainly fails to whet the appetite of a potential paying customer in search of a wonderful sandwich experience.
cus he doesn't work FOR these restaurants. and cus he's perfect.
Not only is that comment irrelevant, it's also telling:
jnmend, #2, if your life can be changed by a sandwich, it must not be a very substantial life.
Your grasp of the obvious (in your first comment) is dizzying. Your next comment is simply ridiculous "cuz" your comment is patently impossible.
Sandwich was great but there are many sandwiches.
Also, I'm struggling to find a good Chicago style deli/sandwich sub shop. Not Subway, not Jimmy Johns, just some great bread, salami, romaine, zesty sub oil (not dressing or balsamic), provolone, onions, and pepperonis... drool.
Which sandwich in Seattle do you think has the most of its revenue going to its employees?
I'm definitely trying that tri-tip sandwich. As a Northern California native, I grew up eating Santa Maria Tri-Tip. It's tough to find that cut up here.
Other Coast is rad too. I clearly need to check out some of these other joints though.