Phoenix Sandwich Shops Examiner

Build your own sandwich @ Phoenix Public Market

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:57 -0700

The Phoenix Public Market menu board. What's better than a sandwich made of all locally grown ingredients? One that you make yourself. The Phoenix Public Market kitchen has just opened for business less than a month ago, and the menu lacks in...

Grilled Chicken BLTDA Sandwich @ The Farm Kitchen

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:56 -0700

A Grilled Chicken BLTDA @ The Farm Kitchen. Other featured sandwiches: Open-faced Turkey @ Park Central Deli Veggie Pita Sub @ Athenian Express Duck Club @ The Parlor Pan Con Pollo @ Guanaquito Lavosh Shawarma Wrap @...

Liz Lemon on sandwiches

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:25:19 -0700

Liz Lemon eats a "humanizing" sandwich. NBC On last week's episode of 30 Rock, Liz Lemon summed up her life philosophy: All of humankind has one thing in common...the sandwich. I believe that all anyone really wants in this life i...

A Thanksgiving turkey sandwich

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:33:47 -0700

We've still got a month + until Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean you can't make a quick and easy version, with the help of Boston Market. Order the half turkey sandwich with a side of stuffing and cranberries. Liberally appl...

Smoked meat sandwiches at Stacy's Smokehouse BBQ

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:22:22 -0700

The menu board at Stacy's Smokehouse BBQ. "Where is your favorite barbecue joint in Phoenix," I ask a recent transplant from the south. "I haven't even tried to have barbecue in Phoenix," she replied. On my quest for s...

Local Power Ranch Beef Hamburger @ Essence Bakery Cafe

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:15:40 -0700

The burger at Essence Bakery Cafe Other featured sandwiches: Open-faced Turkey @ Park Central Deli Veggie Pita Sub @ Athenian Express Duck Club @ The Parlor Pan Con Pollo @ Guanaquito Lavosh Shawarma Wrap @ P...

Open-faced turkey goodness @ Park Central Deli

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:13:23 -0700

Open-faced turkey sandwich at Park Central Deli Other featured sandwiches: Veggie Pita Sub @ Athenian Express Duck Club @ The Parlor Pan Con Pollo @ Guanaquito Lavosh Shawarma Wrap @ Pita Jungle When I...

Chase Field Sandwich #1: BBQ Pulled Chicken from Ribbies

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:06:55 -0700

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich from Ribbies BBQ & WIngsDiamond Dogs might be the traditional baseball game-watching fare in Phoenix, but how do Chase Field's sandwiches rate?There aren't a lot of traditional sandwiches on the main floor. Burgers are...

Athenian Express: Vegetarian Pita with Hummus

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:55:26 -0700

Veggie Pita with Hummus Other featured sandwiches: Duck Club @ The Parlor Pan Con Pollo @ Guanaquito Lavosh Shawarma Wrap @ Pita Jungle There's a lot to love about Athenian Express. First, there's t...

Comfort food

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:54:46 -0700

CPK soup and sandwichWhile I like to eat local, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a chain I don't feel AS bad patronizing.Why? The booths are cozy and their menu is comfortable and reliable. There's the long list of good pizza, great salads, and mos...

The Silver Spoon temporarily moves locations

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:42:40 -0700

The Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich at The Silver Spoon.The Silver Spoon Cafe, formerly housed at the bottom of the Hotel San Carlos on the corner of Central and Monroe, is moving shop over to The Daily Grind.Starting Wednesday, September 2nd, The Daily...

Sandwiches from coast to coast

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:45:50 -0700

What do you get a gal who loves sandwiches? A good choice might be a cookbook that chronicles famous sandwiches across the country. In their book Roadfood Sandwiches, $11.21 at Amazon.com, Jane and Michael Stern dish about some of their favori...

KFC Doubles Down with fatty sandwich

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:25 -0700

A video still of KFC's new Double Down SandwichIt sounds like something out of an dieter's dream: 2 fried chicken breasts which serve as the "bread" for a bacon, cheese, gravy center. This "sandwich" could make a funny SNL skit, ...

Weenie, here!

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:10:30 -0700

QT has an interesting idea of valor.

A sign above my gas pump at my neighborhood QT. You can call me "weenie."

Sandwich smackdown: The tastiest tortas

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:01:47 -0700

Torta at Gallo Blanco Two carne asada tortas in a week! Just a sampling of the life of a Phoenix Sandwich Examiner. For those not acquainted with the deliciousness that is a torta, it can be loosely described as a Mexican Sandwich, usually served on...

Pita Jungle moves in at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:42:04 -0700

The new Pita Jungle counter in the Scottsdale Fashion Square food court. Starting today, Pita Jungle is serving a limited menu including dips, platters, salads, kid options...and wraps at Scottsdale Fashion Square's food court. There are a lot of r...

Socially networked sandwiches

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:02:13 -0700

A DistrictKitchen Twitpic: "We pickled ramps! Nothing makes a sandwich better... "District is spreading the deals to their Facebook and Twitter friends.For example, yesterday friends mentioning Twitter and Facebook received 25% off the dai...

Bon voyage Bianco's

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:29:00 -0700

Photo: Pane BiancoMark your calendars!Pane Bianco, local sandwich shop extraordinaire, is taking it's annual summer vacation starting this Sunday. The restaurant will be closed from August 23 through September 14.They'll be open for business again T...

Dining 101: Sandwiches and so much more

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:26 -0700

The dining room at Farrelli's There's more to life than sandwiches (I suppose), which is why it's fantastic that the Valley has so many destinations that combines good food with some fun activities. Some destinations to try if you'd like to combine...

Bertha's Cafe now has a new location

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:45:49 -0700

A sandwich from Bertha'sBertha's Cafe, formerly on the corner of 40th Street and Thomas, lost it's lease, and graduated to a brand new, 500 square-feet larger space on Indian School near 32nd StreetVisit for an array of breakfast and lunch sandwiches...