What Goes Between the Bread Reveals a Country
It's a simple combination of bread and filling, but the type of bread and ingredients favored varies by country, producing sandwiches with completely different personalities. Trying the sandwiches locals enjoy while traveling is also a great way to experience a country's food culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the club sandwich cut into triangles?
The exact origin isn't entirely clear, but the tradition is believed to have developed from securing the thick, triple-stacked sandwich with toothpicks and cutting it diagonally to make it easier to eat.
What does it mean that banh mi blends French and Vietnamese culture?
It's a fusion food combining the baguette introduced during French colonial rule with Vietnam's own pickled vegetables and spices.