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While steak is for special occasions and pizza is for lazy nights, it’s sandwiches that carry us through the day and are the true working hero of our foodie story. This month we explore sandwiches from NoVA’s newest restaurants.

By Editorial August 28, 2014 at 12:01 pm

Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich
Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich from America Eats Tavern (Photography by Aaron Spicer)

While steak is for special occasions and pizza is for lazy nights, it’s sandwiches that carry us through the day and are the true working hero of our foodie story. This month we explore sandwiches from NoVA’s newest restaurants.

Edited by Stefanie Gans
With Carten Cordell, Jody Fellows, Allison Michelli, Whitney Pipkin & Ariel Yong

 

sandwiches

Meatball

 

 

condiments

condiments

 

 

the parts

bread
Bread
Find joy beyond Wonder Bread.
  cheese
Cheese
The slice that binds.
 
 
greens
Greens
Rethinking romaine.
 
Pickles & Fermentables
Your sandwich deserves more than dill.
 
meat
Meat
An artisanal meat went commercial and back again.
 

 

 

essay

burger
Is the burger just a sandwich or the greatest sandwich
 
A Luxury of Convenience
Whether or not you’re paying attention, the sandwich saves the workday.

 

 

food trucks

The Randy Radish

Borinquen Lunch Box
Bada Bing
Tortuga Truck
El Fuego
Fava Pot
The Randy Radish
KaftaMania
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Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

 

 

favorites from the pros

favorites from the pros


Honor the Tomato By
Forgetting About It
 
The Salad Sandwiches
 

 

(August 2014)

 

 

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