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.
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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.
Patty Melt: Origin, Ingredients and How It Is Cooked
Tiny Naylor gets the credit, but dates run from 1930 to 1959. A look at the patty melt's contested origin, its classic build and how test...
BLT Sandwich
The BLT's initials first appear in print in 1941. Its link to the club sandwich is disputed, and test kitchens differ on bacon, tomatoes and toast.
Club Sandwich History: Who Invented It and Where the Name Came From
The club sandwich has no agreed inventor. A New York club, a Saratoga gambling house and railroad cars all have claims, and early print dates are...
Sloppy Joe: Origin, History and How It Differs From a Loose-Meat Sandwich
The sloppy joe has competing origins in Iowa, Havana and Key West, and a New Jersey deli sells a different sandwich by the name. Here is...
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...
Monte Cristo Sandwich: Origin, History and How It Is Made
The Monte Cristo has a murky past: a 1923 print listing, rival origin claims, a French cousin and a Disneyland boost. Here is how it began...
