Best of Metromix New York 2012Sandwiches
"Grab 'n' Go" need not be "Drab 'n' So-so": There's no dearth of rockin' sandwiches in NYC, with chefs taking inspiration from all sorts of global flavors. Portuguese? Uh-huh. Asian? You got it. Italian? Let's book it. These five nominees exemplify that innovative spirit. Now more than ever, the humble sandwich never felt so mighty. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Zito's Sandwich Shoppe
300 Seventh Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215Neighborhood: Park Slope
Top-notch purveyors are the main draw at this Park Slope sammie joint from the same folks behind Crespella.
Nominees
City Sandwich
649 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10036Neighborhood: Midtown West
Portuguese-inspired sandwiches put a welcome twist on things, with about 20 sandwich options clocking in at $10.
No. 7 Sub
20 W. 29th St.
New York, NY 10001No ordinary subs, these babies. General Tso's tofu. Braised lamb. Ceviche with fried hominy. Prepare to be torpedoed.
Parm
248 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10012Neighborhood: Nolita
The boys behind uber-acclaimed Torrisi behind this sandwich-focused spin-off next door.
Van Horn Sandwich Shop
231 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
A Southern-fried pub and sandwich shop in Cobble Hill.
Last year's winner
City Sandwich
649 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10036Neighborhood: Midtown West
Portuguese-inspired sandwiches put a welcome twist on things, with about 20 sandwich options clocking in at $10.
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