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

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

Jalapeno club crunch

crunchy   turkey  

Jalapeno club crunch

Let’s make and eat a noisy sandwich. This is a crunchy, flavorful adventure where you’re constantly looking toward the next loud bite.

Jonathan Surratt
October 14th, 2025

The best airport sandwich?

breakfast   copycat  

The best airport sandwich?

Pack your bags and plan a bit of extra time to grab this sandwich and a spicy paloma cocktail at O’Hare. Or you can make them at home and pretend you’re on vacation!

Jonathan Surratt
August 12th, 2025

Black and blue and green muffin sandwich

beef  

Black and blue and green muffin sandwich

How many colors can a mostly brown sandwich have?

Jonathan Surratt
July 7th, 2025

Creamy, spicy, crunchy grilled chicken sandwich

chicken   grill  

Creamy, spicy, crunchy grilled chicken sandwich

All grilled chicken sandwiches have the potential to be good. This one is great.

Jonathan Surratt
July 15th, 2024

This sandwich is a BLAST!

bacon   shrimp  

This sandwich is a BLAST!

Reaching back into the sandwich archives to resurrect one of Chicago’s best summertime sandwiches.

Jonathan Surratt
July 8th, 2024

Choriqueso in a panuozzo

pizza   pork  

Choriqueso in a panuozzo

How much chorizo and cheese can you hold in your hand?

Jonathan Surratt
April 29th, 2024