Hello November 3rd!

Happy National Sandwich Day, my fellow sandwich lovers!  In light of this holiday (celebrated nationwide if course), chefs from Chez Henri and Roxy’s grilled cheese truck plan to duel it out with a traditional sandwich-off: American grilled cheese vs. well.. Cuban Cubans.  I attempted to make a reservation (on Monday!) at this battle of the sandwich geniuses, but Chez Henri had no reservation availability.  Apparently the demand for a sandwich duel is high, and we can only hope that other restaurants follow suit.  In my professional opinion, Roxy doesn’t stand a chance.  Spread, you ask?  31-3.  (Check out my post on Chez Henri’s Cubans here - http://sandwich-hands.blogspot.com/2011/04/sharing-is-caring.html)

If you're like me and terrible at planning ahead, I suggest cuddling up with your favorite sandwich tonight.  Personally, I'm going with my old favorite, the Spicy Soppressata from Monica’s!  (Monica’s post on how to order - http://sandwich-hands.blogspot.com/2011/04/hey-baby-what-kind-of-cheese-do-you.html)

Happy sandwich snacking to all!  xo

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WARNING: This is not your typical deli sandwich.

Chez Henri is an upscale French bistro (with a chic Cuban twist), and (IMPORTANT NOTE) you can only order their famous Cubano sandwich at the bar. This is huge. The first time I went to Chez Henri, we got seated in the restaurant. All I wanted was the Cubano and I was highly disappointed when I wasn’t allowed to order it. (Admittedly it was really hard to stay mad at our total babe of a waiter; he looked like one of those ancient Greek warriors with wild, sun-kissed locks blowing in the wind. Where was that wind coming from anyways??)

Take two. Kate and I rocked up to the secluded bar on a Sunday night. Nervously flipping through the bar menu, we finally saw what we had excitedly been talking about all weekend – Pressed Cuban Sandwich, choice of traditional slow roasted pork or roasted vegetables with cheese. I had read a few reviews, so I was curious about the vegetarian Cuban. Very decisively (if you know me, that is an extreme rare occurrence), we ordered one of each to share. I can’t begin to describe the intensity and flavors that mixed together to create these sandwiches. Unexpectedly, I prefer the vegetarian. The marinated vegetables with the perfectly melted gruyere cheese made this sandwich incomparable to any other. Kate favors the traditional Cuban, so go with a friend and share! Each sandwich comes with a side of plaintain chips and salsa which is a really nice touch. Order the mojito, or if you’re more into beer, the Pretty Things went great with my Cuban.