I’ve lived in NYC for 16 years and am a major sandwich enthusiast. A hand-held balanced meal! The flavor and texture symphony! The classic sandwich shop vibe! There were many years I had one for lunch every day, never tiring of the format, because it’s wonderfully versatile. In short, I am pleased to be something of a sandwich connoisseur.
Therefore, I was curious if this legendary local sandwich tour had any new spots or intel for me. I went in hoping to at least be entertained and meet fellow sandwich enthusiasts. (We are of solid, cheerful stock, I can now confirm.) It’s an excellent team adventure. I brought a couple friends, visiting from other cities. What I got was a fun, delicious educational journey with an expert host, a tour I actually want to do again and bring different sets of friends. We had a wonderful time. Ben immediately had us all laughing together, along with the other folks on the tour we had only just met (some of us exchanged info and will meet again).
To my surprise, I’d never heard of most of the tour stops. They were unique NYC gems, off the beaten path. And we had a generous sandwich portion at each: you have to arrive hungry or you will not be able to complete your mission of enjoying all the fabulous flavors along the way! Definitely do this tour, even if sandwiches aren’t your passion: you will learn to love them and also get a true taste of local NYC life. Ben is a natural host and ambassador to the whole city, but particularly the sandwiches that represent our fabulous melting pot.