America’s sandwich game goes way beyond the usual PB&J and BLT. Tucked into regional corners of the country are quirky, surprising, and downright delicious creations that reflect local flavor and creativity.
Some were born out of hard times, others from bold culinary experiments, but all have a story to tell and a bite worth taking.
These specific sandwich creations prove that American ingenuity is alive and well, between two slices of bread.
1. St. Paul Sandwich
Found primarily in Chinese-American restaurants around St. Louis, Missouri, this peculiar creation features an egg foo young patty stuffed between two slices of white bread with mayo, pickles, lettuce, and tomato…