Elvis: Made with peanut butter, banana and bacon. Reuben: Comprising corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Croque Monsieur: Grilled ham and cheese (Emmental or Gruyère) sandwich, sometimes coated in béchamel sauce (sauce blanche). BLT: Named for its ingredients — bacon, lettuce and tomato. Sub: Short for a submarine, it usually consists of a long roll of bread split width-wise and filled with a choice of meat, vegetables and sauces. Monte Cristo: Sliced ham and cheese (Emmental or Gruyère) between slices of French toast, and batter-fried.
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 150, April 15 – April 28, 2016, with the headline ‘Where to find the best gourmet sandwiches in town ‘.
