A small request turned into a grande goof. A couple was recently flabbergasted to receive an oddly shaped Starbucks turkey, provolone, and pesto sandwich on ciabatta bread. “Hubby and I wanted to split a sandwich. I asked if it was possible if they could cut it in half. The barista said ‘of course no problem!’” … Read more
Take a bite, my babies — it’s National Sandwich Day. Every year on Nov. 3, we salute the humble handheld that’s fed union workers and monarchs, latchkey kids and late-night drunkards. Legend holds that it was the degenerate gambling habit of Scorpio John Montagu — aka the 4th Earl of Sandwich — that gave rise … Read more
You might get sanwiched in this “sandwich.” Subway recently unveiled a promotional, traveling 180-foot-long blimp in the shape of its new half-pound sandwich called The Beast — and it doubles as a floating restaurant suspended 1,000 feet above the ground. But the “Subway in the Sky” — which will have traveled to three cities nationwide … Read more
When it comes to food debates, some people may be interested in the health score on a particular sandwich staple: Bread. If you’re wondering about white bread, whole wheat, or whole grain bread which may be dubbed the “better choice,” experts are offering answers. “When it comes to health, whole wheat bread is a better choice compared … Read more
“It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!” Michelle Obama revealed she ate the same breakfast “every morning for most of my life,” on the first episode of “Your Mama’s Kitchen,” an Audible podcast hosted by journalist Michele Norris. “[I ate] peanut butter and jelly every morning until I went to college. That was all I really liked,” she told … Read more
What would you do for a Subway sandwich? Last week, the fast-food chain announced a contest that would offer someone free sandwiches for life — if they just legally changed their first name to “Subway.” And it’s a tactic that’s actually working. Subway announced on Tuesday that in just 96 hours, nearly 10,000 people have … Read more
Two in three Americans (67%) said they could live on sandwiches alone for a full week, according to new research. The perfect sandwich, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, consists of tomato (54%), cheddar cheese (39%) and Black Forest ham (39%). The survey also found that the average American craves a sandwich four times … Read more
They’re looking for a hero. Subway is seeking a sandwich lover to legally change their first name to “Subway” for a lifetime of free food and beverages from America’s largest sandwich chain. But don’t rush to change your name just yet — you have to apply to an actual contest. Anyone interested in being referred … Read more
Taylor Swift is the “anti-hero” of this age-old New Jersey food fight. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday declared the Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese as the official state sandwich — an ode to the pop star taking the stage at MetLife Stadium Friday for her Eras tour. But food fans are saying … Read more
Give ’em a hand. Royal fans are devising creative dishes to celebrate Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III — including a snack honoring the 74-year-old monarch’s so-called “sausage fingers.” The “sausage finger” sandwich boasts sliced cherry tomato cufflinks and even a cheese signet ring. “Just woke up to this absolute beauty mum spent most of … Read more
She’s the Earl-y of Sandwich. A super-organized mom has divided the internet after divulging that she makes five weeks’ worth of school lunches in five minutes to save time. “They defrost well overnight,” the woman, named Elise, wrote in a Facebook group while describing her “time-saving” hack, per the Daily Mail. The prepper parent claimed … Read more
A family that slices together, stays together. Quadruplet brothers from New Jersey opened a Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop last week after starting with the company when they were all in high school, according to NJBiz.com. The Ballard boys — 25-year-old Erich, Sam, Tom and Nick — are all equal owners of the location in Hainesport, … Read more
In time for April 18’s Tax Day, H&H Bagels is serving a Tax-Free Bagel that circumvents the 8.875% sales tax for a bagel that’s sliced and schmeared. Source link
All prepared sandwiches — whether on a bagel, roll, pita or wrap- regardless of filling — are taxed in New York State. That means once a bagel is sliced, even if it is just toasted, the buyer is schmeared — with the standard New York sales tax of 8.875%. However, if a person buys a … Read more
New Yorkers are getting priced out — of eating sandwiches. A ham and cheese sandwich at Eli Zabar’s E.A.T. on the Upper East Side now costs $31.57 — $29 plus tax — and Gothamites are experiencing intense sticker shock over the cost of what was once a working-class staple. It sparked outrage among eaters when … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to take your love for Cadbury Creme Eggs to the next level, now’s your chance. Subway, the sandwich empire, is joining with them to launch a new — if perhaps strange-sounding — creation just in time for Easter. However, not everyone is eggs-cited about it. The 6-inch sandwich, available in the … Read more
It might look innocent enough, sitting quietly on a lunch platter, but your sandwich is probably a ticking time bomb, according to dietary experts. Most sandwiches — whether you choose pastrami on rye or a healthy-sounding roast turkey on multigrain bread — are riddled with unhealthy fats, sodium, sugar and carbohydrates, say nutrition experts. And … Read more
Call it the Lazarus of lunch counters. In March 2021, it was announced that Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop, a Flatiron mainstay since 1928, was closing — devastating locals who flocked to the vintage Fifth Avenue nook for delicious deli staples. “When this place closed, I can’t tell you. I almost started crying,” said Rita, a Brooklyn … Read more
LONDON — Officials in charge of the park outside Buckingham Palace have told people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II because of the “negative impact on the park’s wildlife.” Some mourners have left the snacks alongside floral tributes at Buckingham Palace and neighboring Green Park. The sandwiches are a … Read more
In London, the site for floral tributes is at Green Park next to Buckingham Palace, where officials who manage the so-called Royal Parks have issued guidance on what to do. For instance, officials have asked the public to remove plastic wrapping from any flowers before leaving them. This will make it easier for the flowers … Read more