There’s a moment when you bite into a truly transcendent sandwich – time stops, angels sing, and you wonder where this creation has been all your life.
That moment happens daily at The Hat in Alhambra, California, where pastrami devotees make pilgrimages for what might be the most revered meat-between-bread experience in Southern California.
The unassuming exterior of The Hat (affectionately known as “The Original”) might fool first-timers, but locals know better than to judge this culinary landmark by its humble appearance.
This isn’t just another fast food joint – it’s a California institution that has been serving up mountainous pastrami sandwiches that defy both gravity and reasonable portion expectations for generations…