Which Sandwich?
From May 5th to 12th, Great Britain celebrates its most significant contribution to culinary culture- the sandwich. The official National Sandwich Week is upon us! With exams almost over, and York’s eight month winter at an end, what better excuse for a picnic? We’ve been mainlining carbohydrates up and down the country in order to tell you which rolls to relish and which baguettes to banish to the ducks!
Marks and Spencers, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, £2.19.
It would be damn hard to get this combination wrong, but nobody does it better than the nation’s favourite knickers-and-sushi emporium. Thick, salty salmon (which has obviously only been in crystal clear scottish streams) is layered with velvet soft cream cheese. It’s almost overdressed by the black pepper and lemon juice, but the spicyness and zestyness make it anything but bland.
Subway, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, £1.99.
Getting a sandwich from Subway can be a somewhat daunting experience. Once you have finally decided which sandwich you wish to eat, you are then bombarded with a barrage of sandwich related questions. Which bread would you like? Would you like it toasted? Any salad? What sauce would you like? Under the immense pressure of sandwich creation you finally end up with your food! The sweet onion chicken teriyaki is our particular favourite, make sure you ask for it toasted and get extra sweet onion sauce. You’ll be on to a winner!
Hog Roast, Pork and Apple, £2.50.
With a wide range of hot meats on offer, freshly sliced whilst you wait, this shop provides mouthwatering sandwich sensations. Even in the summer months you can’t help but be drawn in by the delicious pork and apple sauce in a soft white bun.
Prêt à Manger, Crayfish and Light Yoghurt Dressing, £2.85
It’s a yuppie take on a Deep South classic, but don’t let that put you off. The spicy yoghurt dressing is balanced by the fresh cucumber and the nuttiness of the baguette -enjoy on a verandah with a mint julep.
