Consider the humble sandwich. A pinnacle of gustatory efficiency, the soaring stack-up of breads, meats, cheeses, and assorted condiments has long been the star of blue-collar lunch boxes. So as home to generations of working-class heroes, it’s no surprise that Cleveland claimed three spots on Esquire’s recent list of the country’s best sandwiches, as pointed out by my colleague yesterday***.
Among the editors’ 39 top picks were the battered-and-fried Trailer Park Monte Cristo, from the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road; 216-383-1124), the peerless corned beef from Slyman’s (3106 St. Clair, 216-621-3760), and the classic Polish Boy from Freddie’s Rib House (1431 St. Clair Avenue; 216-575-1750).
Worthy choices, all, but far from a complete rundown. Here are a few sandwiches we’d add to the list: …
This article appears in Feb 20-26, 2008.