Sandwiches & Suchhttp://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/2011-11-30T04:14:34ZSquarespacehttp://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/mix.htmlDeborah Lockridge2011-02-21T21:00:23Z2011-02-21T21:00:23Z1820 Fourth Ave. North
323-4110
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MIX/157497564298817
A joint project of Chris Dupont (chef/owner of Cafe Dupont downtown) and Corey Hinkel, who formerly owned Abigail's Bakery in Anniston. Muffins, doughnuts, croissants, sweet rolls, tarts, etc. for the breakfast crownd; sandwiches include grilled cheddar and prosciutto ham with apples on sun-dried cranberry bread; pork tenderloin with caramelized onions, red cabbage and whole-grain mustard on sourdough; corned beef with cabbage and swiss on rye. Soup and salad, too. Bread also sold by the loaf. Ingredients from local suppliers such as Petals from the Past, Fudge Family Farms and Owl's Hollow Farm. Beer from Birmingham's own Good People Brewing, as well as wine and spirits. Read more about Mix on Bob Carlton's blog, Magic City Post

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/bayou-deli.htmlDeborah Lockridge2010-08-30T11:36:34Z2010-08-30T11:36:34Z323 20th St. North
327-2300
New Orleans-inspired weekday breakfast and lunch spot. Also serving a Friday dinner special. Opened in summer 2010 by a New Orleans native. Serving a variety of New Orleans po' boys, Muffulettas, meat-and-three specials featuring Cajun and Southern dishes. Beignets at breakfast.

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/collage-catering-cafe.htmlDeborah Lockridge2010-07-19T19:37:33Z2010-07-19T19:37:33Z903 Broadway St., Homewood
908-4126
Cozy lunch-only sandwich shop in the former Lag's Eatery location on Homewood. Menu includes items from basics such as grilled cheese and club sandwich to a Cajun chicken tortilla and a half or whole muffuletta. Order at the counter and help yourself to a drink. A June 2010 Birmingham News review by Deeana Crider praised the Texas Hammer, with grilled sliced ham and pepper jack cheese served in a hoagie bun and dressed with hot sauce and spicy salsa. The Juicy Lucy, a ground beef patty stuffed with cheddar, was found to be rather thin and dry, served on basil focaccia bread. The Greek marinated chicken in the Greek chicken pita also was said to be dry and lacking in flavor. The Greek salad, a creamy pasta salad rather than the traditional greens-based version, had "an overwhelmingly tangy flavor." Nevertheless, the restaurant got three stars out of five, and the service was fast and friendly.

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/brick-tin.htmlDeborah Lockridge2010-07-19T19:14:10Z2010-07-19T19:14:10Z214 20th St. North
297-8636
www.brickandtin.com
Mauricio Papapietro, after working for some of Birmingham's top chefs, opened this lunch spot, focusing on the humble sandwich as a really good medium for really good ingredients. You can even read about the Alabama-sourced ingredients, such as poultry and eggs from McEwen and Sons, pork from Fudge Family Farms, and veggies from Jones Valley Urban Farm and Snow's Bend Farm. Offerings include a Cuban sandwich; a Coosa Valley (scrambled farm eggs, sliced avocado and bacon); the Provence (roasted farmer's market vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil and goat cheese); and more, including salads, soups, and sides such as empanadas and deviled eggs. Beer and wine, too. Check out these pix from Birmingham Magazine.

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/flip-burger-boutique.htmlDeborah Lockridge2010-07-06T19:45:01Z2010-07-06T19:45:01Z220 Summit Blvd., Suite 140
968-2000
www.flipburgerboutique.com
Known for its innovative ways with burgers, from the country-fried burger with house-made pimento cheese to the crab burger with green curry coconut sauce. While they do have classic burgers, otherwise the sky's pretty much the limit. There are only two rules: It has to be ground, and it has to be served on a bun. There are also innovative salads and beverages, including unique milkshakes and specialty martinis and margaritas. This is the second location; there's also one it Atlanta. 

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/kool-korner-sandwiches.htmlDeborah Lockridge2009-07-05T22:05:11Z2009-07-05T22:05:11Z790 Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)
822-4406
Ildefonso Ramirez won national acclaim for his authentic Cuban sandwiches at his Kool Korner Sandwiches in Atlanta. The 86-year-old retired to Birmingham but decided retirement wasn't for him, and re-opened the shop in the Vestavia Hills City Center in a former Firehouse Subs location. Serving authentic pressed Cuban sandwiches piled high with roasted pork and Swiss cheese and drenched in mojo sauce. We thought the service was great for a counter-service place, Cuban sandwich and the chicken sandwich (which Ramirez also makes in-house) were delicious, and the plaintain chips for sale were an authentic touch. No-frills counter service, limited menu, but delicious food. Update July 2010: They've added  black bean soup, tamales and guava pastelitos to the menu.

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/saturday-gourmet.htmlDeborah Lockridge2009-03-29T22:21:01Z2009-03-29T22:21:01Z27 Olmsted St., Mt. Laurel
981-3064
Soups, salads, sandwiches, daily specials, Saturday brunch. Upscale/casual gourmet food lovers spot. City Scene says, "Don't leave without trying the fried green tomato club sandwich." 

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/maxs-delicatessen.htmlDeborah Lockridge2009-02-27T02:41:30Z2009-02-27T02:41:30Z3431 Colonnade Parkway (off Hwy. 280)
968-7600
www.maxsdelionline.com
A February 2009 City Scene review says the goal of the owners was to create a New York style Jewish deli here in Birmingham. How well did they succeed? "All in all you're going to like Max's but still harbor a longing for those special places in New York City," Tom Gaskin writes. The menu is "ambitious and extensive." Don't miss the potato knish with brown gravy, he says. or the New York cheesecake. Also good are latkes, chopped liver, beef brisket dinner, Rueben sandwich, and hot pickled tongue sandwich, he said. Not so good -- soups, grilled chilled chicken sandwich with avocado and bacon. We've been a couple times ourselves (we would go more often if we lived closer) and loved the Reuben, the chopped liver/pastrami/tomato sandwich, and Chicago-style hot dogs.

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/sols-sandwich-shop-deli.htmlDeborah Lockridge2008-08-20T17:24:18Z2008-08-20T17:24:18Z2 N 20th St (the corner of Morris Ave and 20th St. downtown)
244-7657
Burgers, Mediterranean food (like pitas and hummus), sandwiches, salads, daily vegetable selection. Breakfast and lunch. The back of the menu explains, "Sol Bajalieh arrived in the United States in 1965. His love of two things, people and food, inspired him to open Sol's Sandwich Shop & Deli in 1968 in downtown Birmingham at the original John Hand building.  Sol provided the downtown scene with delicious meals until the building was condemned in 1995. Fast forward 13 years later, and Sol's three sons, Jeff, Chris, and Jason, have revived a great Birmingham tradition to honor their late father." In a November 2008 review, City Scene's Susan Swagler says the food and service were five-star, with praise for the Cuban sandwich, the camel rider sandwich, and a "fantastic" vegetable plate, but she dinged it a star for the "cheerless lack of atmosphere".

]]>http://www.bhamdining.com/sandwiches-such/urban-standard.htmlDeborah Lockridge2008-03-02T03:10:04Z2008-03-02T03:10:04Z2320 Second Ave. North, Downtown
250-8200
www.urbanstandard.net
Breakfast menu features bagels, biscuits, scones, fruit, grits topped with smoked sausage and cheese. Serving coffee from Primavera Coffee Roasters in Cahaba Heights. Lunchtime offers hearty eats on a rotating basis, including homemade soups and sandwiches served on Continental Bakery and Big Sky bread. Also cold case items such as chicken salad, pimiento cheese, fruit, pasta salad, and other salads. You'll find baked goods, including cupcakes that Black & White said were "in the first-class category". In addition to the culinary offerings, enjoy shopping amongst a selection of antiques, handmade art, candles, books and other unusual and unique items.

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