The Sandwich Times - Volume 4.

1. For those who wondered Tom Selleck's relationship to Sandwiches, I give you this (Thanks Tyson)

2. Revenge of the Sandwich?

3. Sandwich = H1N1 ??? (Editor's Note: these disparaging and libelous statements against the Sandwich MUST end)

4. Mayonaise, Black Forest Ham to Share Top-Billing in Upcoming Sandwich (Care of my favorite sandwich parodists, The Onion)

5. Is the introduction of a french fry featured sandwich (which I must as a responsible Sandwich advocate, differentiate from sandwiches merely containing fries) a carb-tastic development or a glum glop of gluten?

6. To close: The Superbowl (aka the single day of the year where comically oversized sandwiches are not just permitted but encouraged) has resulted in my personal quest for a subway style party size sub. Here are selected excerpts from two emails chains I have had with various sandwich makers to procure such a sandwich

Original Email:

Hi,

I am wondering if you guys are able to do a custom sandwich akin to the subway party sub (e.g. 3-4 foot party sub) for a superbowl party.


Thanks
--
Jesse Todres
Bon Vivant & Gentleman about Town


Responses:

1) La Bottega - Arguablly Ottawa's finest Sandwich proprietor:

Hi Jesse,

We can do an Art-Is-In Baguette size Sandwich ( 4 full La Bottega Sanwiches per Baguette). Cost would be 19.48 per baguette plus taxes.

Best regards,

La Bottega Sandwich Department. emphasis added

2) Sky Blue Sky"

"Hi Jesse,

We do a sandwich loaf which is about 2 feet long. What we do is stack the meat and cheese, etc., on the dough and wrap it up. Something for the Super Bowl I would suggest our Pizza loaf (Genoa Salami, Mozzarella Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Olives, Green Peppers) and our Philly Cheese Steak loaf (Roast Beef, Carmelized Onions, Cheddar Cheese and Green Peppers). The nice thing about this, is you pick it up from us already prepared in advance and before you eat it just put it in the oven for a few minutes to warm it up. It won't affect the sandwich at all except get the sandwich hot and melt the cheese.

Hope this helps.

Chad "


To be Clear, THIS is what I consider to be the benchmark (source: Pieson Pizzeria in Catasauqua,PA)

(P.S. if anyone from the aforementioned city is reading may I suggest the following town-motto:

Catasauqua: Funny Name, Giant Sandwiches