'The Sandwich' and Other Hidden Culinary Gems

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 20, 2023

Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of FAQ NYC, recently stumbled upon an artichoke parm sandwich (heretofore referred to as "the sandwich") she'd never seen on a menu before, at a small deli in Brooklyn. She talks about the history of the deli and how the sandwich came to be. Plus, listeners call in to share a hidden culinary gem.

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