Lobster BLTs on Potato Rolls
These upgraded BLTs combine tender, sweet lobster meat with smoky, salty bacon, juicy tomatoes, and pillowy potato buns, lightly toasted in bacon drippings.
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Banh Mi with Tamarind Sauce
Tamarind crab is a classic Vietnamese dish—the tart sauce melds with fresh, sweet crab—but it can be a bit messy to eat. At Nen Restaurant in Da Nang, chef Summer Le simplifies things by switching to soft-shell crab (available year-round in Vietnam). We love it served on a baguette for a soft-shell crab banh mi.
15 Sandwiches That Deserve Their Own Fan Club
Sandwich lovers know there’s not a more perfect food out there than the humble combination of carbs and fillings. An open canvas for whatever combination the heart desires, the sandwich is always there whenever you need it (is there anything better than a breakfast sandwich, really?) in an eternal list of delicious variations. Here are some of our current favorites, just because.
Calamari Torta
The torta is a high-piled Mexican sandwich, as popular as tacos for street food. At TrasLomita in Valle De Guadalupe in Baja California, Mexico, chef Sheyla Alvarado stacks crispy calamari, chicharrones (pork rinds), and avocado between toasted telera rolls slathered with serrano-lemon aioli and Key lime ponzu sauce. Both the chicharrones and the classic, soft bread used for tortas are available at Mexican grocery stores.
You’re Going to Love Cucumber Tea Sandwiches When You Try Them This Way
Tea sandwiches are the epitome of English tradition—carefully cut into triangles, rectangles, or squares, and typically reserved for afternoon tea.
