More Lore in an American Sandwich Book!

The consultant for the PBS special Sandwiches That You Will Like, Mercuri (Food Festival, U.S.A.) provides fun facts and stories behind such signature American specialties as Philadelphia's Cheese Steak Sandwich and New Orleans's Muffaletta.

Many of the recipes come from cafes, delis, or other restaurants and reflect the multitude of ethnic influences that have shaped this country's cuisine. Mercuri includes addresses for the restaurants cited and other places of interest, along with mail-order sources for specialty ingredients; amusing period photographs are scattered throughout. A bargain at the price, this entertaining cross-country tour is recommended for most collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Playboy Sandwich!

Playboy Magazine has named it's Top Ten Best American Sandwiches, (burgers not included) and I have to say it's making me hungry for kitchen time. Alone with my sandwich-making gear and a few new ideas. Call it creative loafing (no pun intended) culinary therapy, or just making lunch. It is what I was born to do. Le Gourou's favorite of the 10 winners is Straight Wharf Fish Store's Lobster Roll! Absolutely authentic and delicious. So here is the list of the top ten sandwiches.

1. Lobster Roll @ Straight Wharf Fish Store, Nantucket Isl., MA
2. The Cuban Sandwich @ Hugo's Spanish Rest., Tampa, FL
3. Philly Cheesesteak @ Pat's King of Steaks, Philadelphia, PA
4. Banh mi Sandwich @ Saigon Sandwich, San Francisco, CA
5. Pastrami Sandwich @ Katz's Deli, New York, New York
6. St. Paul Sandwich @ Wong's Inn, Maplewood, MO
7. French Dip Sandwich @ Phillipe's, Los Angeles, CA
8. Sloppy Jo Sandwich @ Town Hall Deli, S. Orange, NJ
9. Shrimp Po'Boy Sandwich @ Guys P'Boys, New Orleans, LA
10. Italian Beef Sandwich @ Al's Italian Beef, Chicago, IL
Read more @ http://www.playboy.com/