When sandwiches procreate.

There's a place called Frisco's near my office, and I have been eating their AWESOME sandwiches for years.  WB and I love going there, especially on Fridays, when their extensive wine selection is all case price (even just for one bottle).  I take advantage of the opportunity to stock up on favorite wines and to try out new ones.  I love picking a new bottle to try based on a cool name or creative, artistic label (like Flip Flop or Wrongo Dongo or Purple Cowboy).  But I digress- this blog is called sandwichpants, not winepants.

All of the sandwiches at Frisco's have San Francisco- themed names, like Nob Hill, Embarcadero, South of Market, Union Square, and Haight Ashbury.  At this point, I should probably share the fact that San Francisco is my favorite city, so reading through the menu always makes me nostalgic for all of the time I have spent there in the past.  For years, my favorite sandwich at Frisco's has been the Golden Gate, a vegetarian sandwich consisting of alfalfa sprouts, Monterey Jack cheese, caesar dressing, and- the highlight for me- delicious green avocado at the perfect stage of ripeness.  This sandwich, which comes on a thick-sliced whole grain bread, is so satisfying in its simplicity.

Recently, I discovered my love for another sandwich at Frisco's- the Alcatraz.  This turkey sandwich includes sprouts, tomato, avocado, and honey mustard sauce with a kick that you will notice. It's all piled on a fresh sourdough bread that reminds me of SF.

Today I was faced with a dilemma.  WB and I decided it was a Frisco's Friday, and as we called ahead to place our order, I struggled with the decision: Golden Gate or Alcatraz?  Although similar, there are a few key differences, and I really craved both today.  I said to WB: "if a Golden Gate and an Alcatraz made a baby together, that would be the perfect sandwich right now."  She encouraged me to say that when I placed my order, so I did just that.

The result:



This sandwich was seriously so incredible.  The whole grain bread was piled with turkey, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, sprouts, and tomatoes, and drizzled in the honey mustard sauce.  I ate it so fast and I cannot WAIT to order this again.

Oh yeah! I was pretty excited when I saw what they wrote on the foil:

~Sandwichpants

Ultimate Turkey: a Taste of Home

One characteristic of sandwiches that WB and I find so appealing is tradition.

I traveled to my hometown, Tallahassee, FL recently, and I could not wait to get my hands on an Ultimate Turkey from Hopkins Eatery.  This is a sandwich I have been eating for many, many years, and it's quite unique (and very addictive).  Whenever I go home to Tally, I make a point of going to Hopkins and ordering this sandwich.  It's comfort food in the place I was born and raised- what could be better? I shared this most recent experience while catching up with my friend since 8th grade, MoJo.

I'll admit that I'm usually not excited by the idea of a turkey sandwich.  It just sounds boring. The Ultimate Turkey isn't like other turkey sandwiches though.  It's served hot on pumpernickel-rye bread with turkey breast, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, tomato, onions, lettuce, mayonnaise, and parmesan dressing.

It's a little messy to eat, but it tastes so good that you're eating it fast anyway before it really has time to fall apart.  Every turkey sandwich I eat will always be compared to this.

Mouthwatering, Melt-in-your-mouth "Burgers"

When a new BGR location opened in DC's Dupont circle a year or two ago, I was ecstatic.  A few years ago, I went to the Bethesda location and got hooked on the Greek, which is basically a gyro in the form of a lamb burger with onions, feta, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce, all on a delicious BGR sesame brioche bun.

I returned to this place over the weekend with my good friend HG, a prolific food blogger.  (see her review of BGR here).

We shared the Greek, which just so happens to be the winner from an episode of the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay.  Try it, and you won't be surprised that it won.  We ordered it medium rare, which was definitely the way to go.  The side of grilled asparagus, perfectly crispy and seasoned with parmesan and pepper, will not disappoint.  My mouth is seriously watering right now as I wonder when I will next experience this sandwich.

HG and I also shared the Turkey Burger.  Let me tell you, this turkey burger absolutely blew me away.  Usually, when I order a turkey burger, I feel like I'm settling for a less tasty-albeit healthier- version of a "real" burger.  It usually feels like somewhat of a sacrifice.  However, THIS turkey burger is not like the rest.  It's laced with portabella mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese, and it's so juicy, flavorful, and tender, that it actually melts in your mouth.  It's served on the same sesame brioche bun, and we ordered it with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, and "mojo sauce." In a word: amazingpants.

If I were a beef burger right now, I'd be stressin'.