With an eye for industry trends and direct input from fans, Chase Center is introducing six new eateries this basketball season, as well as new premium dishes on rotation in the Chase Club, JP Morgan Club, courtside lounges, club suites, and theater boxes. I was invited to a tasting on Monday, and was impressed by the overall high quality of selections.
The Parkside outpost of Lou's Cafe upholds the mini-chain's reputation for stellar sandwiches. The menu of classic and more creative subs is big enough to fill a couple of massive blackboards, or you can make your own-but if you're faced with decision paralysis, we always endorse the melty, gooey tuna melt on dutch crunch. Whatever you get, make sure it's got a swath of house sauce and zingy jalapeño spread.
When autumn rolls in, seasonal-centric foodies start looking for ways to put their annual jar of farmstand apple butter to good use (and a slice of toast only gets you so far). Luckily, apple butter happens to go well with ham - especially hot ham sandwiches with cheese. This elevated, meaty take on a classic grilled cheese pairs tender pork with robust, sweet-spiced apple butter for a sandwich that's well-balanced, playful, and unexpected.
Publix can be a whirlwind of activity - especially around lunch hour or right after work - as customers swarm the aisles in search of their next reasonably-timed meal. If you're in a rush, avoid the deli counter - because there will be a wait - and you will not be alone. The deli counter is home to the beloved Pub Sub, as well as chicken prepared two ways - fried and oven-roasted, rotisserie style.
Sammy's is the new sandwich shop and cafe in Adair Park by chef Sam Pinner and ( Paul Rudd lookalike) Jason Furst. The duo has nailed the sandwich, mostly because they know where to find the best bread - premier Atlanta bakeries like Alon's, El Progresso, and Pan American. The Miami Sami ($14) Cuban sandwich with smoked pork and mojo mayo is a slam dunk, with bread from Pan American Cuban Bakery.
If you live on the East Coast or have spent at least 30 seconds there, you're familiar with the Wawa obsession. What started as a dairy in 1902 is now a sizeable network of convenience stores delivering fresh and packaged food, hot and cold beverages, and undeniably good energy. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I'm certainly no stranger to the brand.
You shouldn't have to fight your sandwich... Its secret? Fresh brioche, which comes toasted and filled with ingredients that give the place its name, including southern-fried chicken.