Carnitas de bagelero

pork  

Carnitas de bagelero

Today we talk about the bagel maker’s pork carnitas, or more specifically, the restaurant that buys the bagel maker’s bagels and then turns them into a slightly spicy, and creamy pork sandwich.

Jonathan Surratt
April 27th, 2026

A simple burger for Chester

burgers   regional  

A simple burger for Chester

Is Chester’s burger too uncomplicated? Can we make it less straightforward by introducing it to a bar in Wisconsin?

Jonathan Surratt
April 20th, 2026

Are you a member of the California club?

bacon   turkey  

Are you a member of the California club?

Or do you just love avocados? Some club sandwiches are just club sandwiches—others are California clubs.

Jonathan Surratt
April 13th, 2026

Spooning soup into flaky pastry

handhelds   wacky  

Spooning soup into flaky pastry

Pop-Tarts are pushing the envelope with a new flavor, but we can do better. How’s about we pair a buttery and flakey, addictive crust with just a touch of warm soup?

Jonathan Surratt
April 6th, 2026

Seeking the origin of chicken that may not be from Lombardy

chicken  

Seeking the origin of chicken that may not be from Lombardy

It’s only Chicken Lombardy if it comes from the Lombardy region of Italy. Otherwise it’s just a Sparkling Chicken Marsala sandwich.

Jonathan Surratt
March 30th, 2026

Four levels of spaghetti sandwich

beef   classics   tomato  

Four levels of spaghetti sandwich

Say hello to a sandwich strategy that can turn leftovers into something even more special. This is Surratt’s super stellar spaghetti sandwich safari.

Jonathan Surratt
March 23rd, 2026

Flaky crusty cordon bleu-y

chicken   pizza  

Flaky crusty cordon bleu-y

I tested King Arthur Baking’s recipe of the year and then turned the dough into a super tasty handheld adventure. Come along for the sandwich ride.

Jonathan Surratt
March 16th, 2026

Baba Yaga sandwich saga

movies   steak  

Baba Yaga sandwich saga

Is this dangerously tasty steak sandwich worthy enough to be enjoyed by the assassinating taste of Jonathan Wick?

Jonathan Surratt
March 2nd, 2026

Hot Italians with mayo?

sub sandwich  

Hot Italians with mayo?

With this sandwich we’re going to replicate an easy to make sub consisting of various meats, melty cheese and veggies stuffed inside of a homemade Italian herb and cheese sub roll.

Jonathan Surratt
February 23rd, 2026

The 7P sandwich

pork   wacky  

The 7P sandwich

How many Ps does an every-ingredient-starts-with-P sandwich actually need? Should we add more? Also, what else might use the name 7P?

Jonathan Surratt
February 16th, 2026