According to legend the sandwich was invented in England in 1762 when John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, demanded his valet bring him salt beef between two slices of bread. His idea was simple: he wanted to dine without pausing his all-night poker session or, perhaps worse, … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Banh Mi Hoi An makes my “Best Sandwich on the Planet” better
It’s a formula employed by ambitious chefs and street food vendors alike: Start with the best ingredients available and don’t screw them up. Four years ago, I bestowed on “the bánh mì [sandwich], my first nomination for the coveted title of ‘CityBeat World Fare Best Sandwich on … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: K Sandwich rises from the ashes
It’s a clichéd sentiment that is found in countless songs: You don’t miss a good thing ‘til it’s gone. Surprisingly, the worst thing about that cliché is not how bad most of those songs are, but the fact that they actually got it wrong. K Sandwiches (7604 Linda Vista Road) in … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: A-Chau proves sometimes you get more than you pay for
“Good” and “cheap” are two words used together more frequently than they ought to be when it comes to food. There is, for example, no such thing as “good, cheap sushi.” People have probably died trying to find that particular unicorn. A-Chau (4644 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 111) in … [Read more...]