New York
Sandwicheria Porchetta (porchettanyc.com) is a tiny bar which serves the rustic-Italian treat of slow-roasted pork, complete with crunchy crackling, seasoned with garlic, wild fennel and lots of salt and pepper, all stuffed into a crusty roll. Simple it may be but it’s also decadent and deeply delicious. New Yorkers are also crazy for bánh mì, Vietnamese sandwiches filled with pâté, ham and pickled veg. The newest spot to hit is Baogette (+1 212 518 4089) where $5 gets you a freshly baked baguette bursting with juicy, spicy goodness.
Chicago
Watch out this month for celebrity chef Rick Bayless’s new venture. He is set to open a torteria named Xoco (rickbayless.com), serving Mexican-style grilled sandwiches packed with ingredients like chorizo and black beans plus made-to-order hot chocolate and piping hot churros.
Portland, Oregon
Recently opened Bunk (bunksandwiches.com) serves sandwiches stuffed with unexpected treats like luscious oxtail confit with pepper relish or salt cod, chorizo and olives that keep locals coming back for more.
San Francisco
Wichcraft (wichcraftnyc.com), a New York chain devoted to excellence in sandwiches, has opened outposts in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Classy treats like grilled Gruyère on rye teamed with caramelised onions has won this sandwich store a cult following. Plus a new cookbook 'wichcraft (£18, Clarkson Potter) by Tom Colicchio allows you to re-create these haute sandwiches at home.
