The prestigious Michelin Guide has released a list of the seven “best” sandwiches in North America, and one of them can be found at a Chicago shop.
The list, released by Michelin Dec. 17, is made up of Michelin Inspectors’ favorite sandwiches from across the country, but fewer than 10 made the cut. Editors say the list ranges from “regional classics to comfort food favorites.
In Chicago, the Italiano from Lardon in Logan Square landed on the list. The sandwich — an Amoroso roll with soppressata, salame Calabrese, ‘nduja, provolone, shredded iceberg, tomato, onion and house giardiniera — was a “standout,” editors wrote, “showcasing incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship.”
“The soppressata was rich with a touch of saltiness, while the salame Calabrese offered a delightful balance of heat and sweetness,” the list said. “The house giardiniera added a nice acidic punch that paired beautifully with the meats.”
The shop, 2000 N. California Ave., specializes in charcuterie and salumi all made on site, the restaurant said, and has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the past four years.
No other sandwiches from the Midwest made the list.
Here’s are the seven sandwiches that made the cut, and where they’re from:
- Campechano Torta from La 89 in Mexico City
- Cheesesteak from Dalessandro’s in Philadelphia
- Cheesesteak from Fred’s Meat & Bread in Atlanta
- Italiano from Lardon in Chicago
- Lamb Pita from Yellow in Washington D.C.
- Muffaletta from Cochon Butcher in New Orleans
- Pambazo de Carnitas from La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal in Denver
The full list from Michelin can be found here.
This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
