Sandwiched between two buns.

When an entire city defines itself by a sandwich, such as Philadelphia’s Cheese Steak, you know that sandwiches are a big deal. They are definitely a big deal in my house. Lucky for my husband and me, we can order the Italian, the Brisket, the Chicken Salad or the Grilled Chicken Portabella sandwiches for breakfast, lunch or dinner at our beloved Nashville deli, Mitchell’s. I won’t go on the record and say that we moved to East Nashville to be closer to Mitchell’s Deli, but I won’t deny it either.

Pictured: My Grilled Chicken Portabella Sandwich

When you are in the mood for some mouthwatering sandwiches and happen to be cruising around 4^th Ave North in Germantown, it is hard not to smell the fresh smoked meat selection at Cochon Butcher. Go in. Take a look at the menu. Order the Buckboard Bacon Melt with a side of Mac ‘n’ Cheese and a nice glass of vino. Go back outside to enjoy your delicious meal on the patio. Pat yourself on the back. You just had a killer experience.

Photo: Cochon Butcher Nashville Website

For all of the hipster crowd living in or visiting Nashville (or average Joe’s who appreciate the craft of a good sandwich) take your next lunch break at Clawson’s Pub & Deli. You cannot go wrong, but I rarely steer away from the #12. It’s divine.  Sriracha-buffalo sauce, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese and ranch on a toasted sub roll. (WARNING: Do not get this one on a first date, but if you must, get extra napkins.) Feeling wild? Get pretzels and a pickled egg on the side.

Photos: Clawson’s Pub & Deli Website

When you are lucky enough to work from home and you have a slight sandwich obsession you find the recipe for the best sandwich at home, by trial and error. I have tried everything, and this is it.

My Sandwiches at Home 

Prep time 10 minutes, Oven Temp=Broil

1. Toast your bread in the toaster. If it is a bun, cut it open and toast face up only in the oven, and leave the outside soft. (SET A TIMER- burnt bread is the worst)
2. Stack your meat (thinly sliced Boar’s Head turkey), peppers or other veggies, and cheese on some foil (in that order) and toss it in the broiler.
3. Add mayo or other condiments of choice to your freshly toasted bread and sprinkle with pepper, salt & oregano.
4. Add lettuce, sliced tomato, mashed avocado (mashed=less mess than sliced) to the bread.
5. Add warm meat and cheese stack to bread.
6. Cut in half and serve with Sriracha and chips.
7. ENJOY.