Panini vs Panino: Meaning, History and How to Press One
Panino is the Italian singular, panini the plural. How the word became a pressed English sandwich, the Milan paninari of the 1980s, and how to press...
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Sandwiches Around the World
Regional and national sandwiches from many kitchens.
Chivito Sandwich: Uruguay’s National Sandwich
The chivito is Uruguay's national steak sandwich. Sources trace it to Punta del Este but disagree on the year, the customer, and what the first one...
Katsu Sando: History, Origins and How the Japanese Cutlet Sandwich Is Made
The Japanese cutlet sandwich traces back to tonkatsu and yoshoku. Sources differ on when Isen first made it, and recipes differ on frying, sauce and bread.
Smørrebrød: The Danish Open-Faced Rye Bread Sandwich, Its History and Toppings
Smørrebrød, Denmark's open-faced rye sandwich: its history, classic toppings, the herring-to-cheese order of eating and its place in Danish lunch culture.
Hoagie, Sub, Hero, Grinder: Why One Sandwich Has So Many Names
Hoagie, sub, hero, grinder, wedge, zep and spuckie all name one long-roll sandwich. A region-by-region look at each word and who claims its origin.
Muffuletta: The New Orleans Olive Salad Sandwich
The New Orleans muffuletta: Sicilian bread, olive salad, a disputed 1906 origin at Central Grocery, rival claims, and how it is assembled and served today.
Po’ Boy Sandwich: Origin, Bread and What “Dressed” Means
The New Orleans po' boy traces to a 1929 streetcar strike, but historians dispute that story. A look at the name, the bread, the fillings and...
