Technically, any food topped and tailed by two pieces of bread can be classed as a sandwich. But we all know the art of sandwich-making is a tough skill to master. There are so many aspects – what type of bread to use, the balance of flavours within, ensuring there’s the right combination of textures and knowing just how much butter, mayonnaise or sauce to add. Even the way it’s sliced can make all the difference.
One thing we can all agree on, though, is that a sandwich made by someone else almost always tastes better than one you’ve created yourself. And while many of us would probably admit guiltily relying on pre-packaged offerings from the likes of Pret a Manger for a quick working lunch, there are independent delis, cafés and shops up and down the country that are taking the humble sandwich and doing something seriously special with it. Here are fifteen of them – our local sandwich heroes.
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