David S. Wallens said:
Adding this to the conversation.
And thinking about this some more because, let’s be honest, this is one of the most important documents of our lifetimes
Bacon, egg & cheese: We used to get ham, egg and cheeses from the deli across the street from the bike shop I worked at. Happiness on a roll. Haven’t had a (good) one in years. I want to say the deli was named Phil’s. They offered a drive-thru–kinda like Dairy Barn–and we’d roll up on our BMX bikes.
Grilled cheese: My mom’s is the best. #sorrynotsorry
Italian sub: My go-to in many cases as it’s a safe bet and kinda hard to screw up.
Tuna melt: Another fave for home but usually not something I grab when out.
Fried chicken: Bojangles might be my current fave here if talking about fast food.
Cubano: A major favorite but not all are created equally in that some are just too greasy. La Terestita in Tampa is my gold standard: crisp bread, crisp veggies and served right away. Cafe Con Leche here in Ormond is my local fave but, sadly, is closed on Sunday when I usually have a craving for one.
Reuben: An underrated classic. Pump House, our local BBQ joint, makes a good one.
Gyro: Is it a sandwich? Who cares, it’s yummy. Worth driving to DeLand for one.
Egg salad: Best I’ve had, other than my mom and grandma’s, was from Mike’s in New York City. Dude cracked open two hard-boiled eggs and whipped them up on the spot. GOAT.
PB&J: A classic here at home although I sometimes sub in honey for jelly.
Torta: I’d love a good torta close to home. I’ve found a decent one in DeLand but had better in St. Cloud. (I forget the name of the place but it’s near a photo studio we have used.) Once had a killer one in Brooklyn but don’t ask me to remember the name.
Bagel with lox: Yes, please, and on an egg bagel.
Falafel: If not my wife’s, it needs to come from a halal cart and, ideally, at 2:00 in the morning. Extra hot sauce, please. Publix offers a falafel sub, but it can be a bit dry. Ordering one can also cause the works to grind to a halt until they find the one person there who’s made one before.
Chicken salad: My standard go-to when hitting a diner in New York. Some say Junior’s is overrated, but I say those people are wrong.
Veggie and hummus: Yum.