Try a limited time sandwich offering in Midtown or a classic from a New York City institution in today’s Lunch Break. By Yvo Sin.
Num Pang
(credit: Num Pang)
21 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 255-3271
140 E 41st St
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-8889
numpangnyc.com
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The sandwiches at Num Pang are reminiscent of Vietnamese banh mi, if you’re familiar, but if you’re not, they are just delicious sandwiches, some with a twist – and that should be more than enough to get you in the door. The various sandwiches come with pickled veggies on very good bread, laid with proteins dependent upon your sandwich choice; popular sandwiches include the catfish sandwich or pork belly, which can be a little fatty… deliciously fatty. But for a limited time only – just until Labor Day at the Midtown location – you can order a grilled peach sandwich with Guinness glaze and bacon (pictured). And you should. Oh, you should.
Olio Pizza e Piú
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3 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-6546
olionyc.com/
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The main attraction at Olio is definitely the Neapolitan-style pies; thrust into an ash-fired oven for under two minutes each, they come to the table piping hot, puffy and almost naan-like in texture. But make no mistake: topped with savory sauce and assorted toppings like smoked mozzarella, basil, or even arugula and lemon slices, each pizza is handmade with love and care. The owner, Giulio, can often be found making the pizzas himself, whipping through each expertly made pie, watching over the dining room to make sure everyone is enjoying their pizza.
Faicco’s Italian Specialties
The Italian hero from Faicco's. (credit: Jesse Zanger/melikeeat.com)
260 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-1974
There is only one thing you need to know about Faicco’s Italian Specialties: the Italian special is the one you want. Don’t think twice about it, just tell the counterman your order, step back, let the man work while you marvel at the quick dance of sandwich seduction happening before your eyes. First, a long loaf of bread is sliced open, fluffy innards quickly dispatched; cured meat after cured meat thinly shaved directly into the sandwich as your mouth begins to water; and the cheeses, peppers, dressing, everything, added so deftly if you blink you might miss a step. Hold your wrapped sandwich in your hands, try not to quiver with excitement as you take your first bite of sandwich bliss.
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Yvo Sin is the founder and head writer of The Feisty Foodie.
