Best Sandwich in Connecticut

[prankster]

Best sandwich in Connecticut.

Lobster roll at Abbots Lobster in the Rough, Mystic?

Discuss among yourselves.

The Best Sandwich in Every State

Legends only.

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[QuickDraw]

no such thing, all personal preference. yuk, lobster

 

[WhereistheDove?]

This is an OT thread I can get behind. If anyone has good Cubano recommendations, please add them!

 

[Austin316]

Isn’t Arby’s king?

 

[Chin Diesel]

This is an OT thread I can get behind. If anyone has good Cubano recommendations, please add them!

The GOAT of sandwiches when done right.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

In the breakfast sandwich category: bacon, egg and cheese from Country Cow in Fairfield. I don't know what they do, but they're just better.

I'm actually interested in some thoughts on best cheesesteaks in CT.

 

[formerlurker]

 

[Waquoit]

I went to Franklin Giant yesterday for the Combo grinder. It was great. I don't know if it's the best in the state but I hadn't been for awhile and I was happy.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

The GOAT of sandwiches when done right.

unfortunately most around here are just pulled pork with ham swiss and pickles

 

[nashusky109]

Anything with Cajun Chicken Cutlet from Corbos in Greenwich/Stamford.

 

[Husky25]

unfortunately most around here are just pulled pork with ham swiss and pickles

The "pulled" pork is fast cooked and cold cut ham, to boot.

The best Cubanos are home made. The last time we played South Florida at Rentschler, I made with pork loin and ham steak from the grill top, thick slicked swiss, spicy mustard "aioli" on a butter grilled sourdough roll.

Chef's Kiss

 

[Chin Diesel]

The "pulled" pork is fast cooked and cold cut ham, to boot.

The best Cubanos are home made. The last time we played South Florida at Rentschler, I made with pork loin and ham steak from the grill top, thick slicked swiss, spicy mustard "aioli" on a butter grilled sourdough roll.

Chef's Kiss

IMO, when I see mayo on the sandwich my spider senses start to tingle. No bueno.
Same with the mustard. Should be some sort of brown mustard. Don't want yellow, don't want dijon.

I've had some with pulled pork and some with sliced pork. Definitely prefer the sliced pork. And, regular ham not cappicola, salami or anything else.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

We’ve already settled this. It’s Wethersfield Pizzas chicken cutlet.

/thread

 

[87Xfer]

I went to Franklin Giant yesterday for the Combo grinder. It was great. I don't know if it's the best in the state but I hadn't been for awhile and I was happy.

Do they still make a kiiler meatball grinder? That used to be one of my go-tos if i was in the area.

 

[huskymedic]

This is an OT thread I can get behind. If anyone has good Cubano recommendations, please add them!

Soul de Cuba Cafe on Crown St in New Haven.

 

[UofCT]

The Clucken Russian

Nothing else is even close and there is no point in continuing this thread.

 

[prankster]

The Clucken Russian

Nothing else is even close and there is no point in continuing this thread.

That was totally a political post.

I'm telling Tom!

 

[CL82]

What constitutes a sandwich? If we are opening it up to grinders, I nominate Ted's Cheeseburg Grinder (now called the "Ultimate Burger Grinder", which I believe is also the name of the villain in Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.)

(FWIW, Connecticut also has superior grinders (Hogies, Subs etc.))

 

[WhereistheDove?]

What constitutes a sandwich? If we are opening it up to grinders, I nominate Ted's Cheeseburg Grinder (now called the "Ultimate Burger Grinder", which I believe is also the name of the villain in Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.)

(FWIW, Connecticut also has superior grinders (Hogies, Subs etc.))

I was expecting some really controversial statement like a hotdog recommendation after that first sentence. Is there anyone on earth that wouldn’t consider a grinder a sandwich?

 

[Waquoit]

Do they still make a kiiler meatball grinder? That used to be one of my go-tos if i was in the area.

I can only speak for mine. They want you to call first so no hanging around to look at others.

 

[Husky25]

IMO, when I see mayo on the sandwich my spider senses start to tingle. No bueno.
Same with the mustard. Should be some sort of brown mustard. Don't want yellow, don't want dijon.

I've had some with pulled pork and some with sliced pork. Definitely prefer the sliced pork. And, regular ham not cappicola, salami or anything else.

Which is why I made the aioli with spicy mustard, and there are certainly better condiments than mayo, but I don't mind it. I definitely prefer sliced pork over pulled for a Cuban.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

IMO, when I see mayo on the sandwich my spider senses start to tingle. No bueno.
Same with the mustard. Should be some sort of brown mustard. Don't want yellow, don't want dijon.

I've had some with pulled pork and some with sliced pork. Definitely prefer the sliced pork. And, regular ham not cappicola, salami or anything else.

What awful place are you going that makes cubanos with cappicola or salami?

 

[TheRealKBuks]

What awful place are you going that makes cubanos with cappicola or salami?

Cappicola makes no sense but salami is a traditional ingredient on a cubano.

From the OP article

"Just over a century ago in Tampa, Spanish-Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. created a sandwich at his restaurant called the Mixto. He hoped it would honor the contributions of the many immigrants who breathed life into the Ybor City neighborhood, where the restaurant was located, and the city of Tampa in general. Ham for the Spaniards, Genoa salami for the Italians, mojo roast pork for the Cubans, and for the Germans and Jews, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard"

 

[87Xfer]

Cappicola makes no sense but salami is a traditional ingredient on a cubano.

From the OP article

"Just over a century ago in Tampa, Spanish-Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. created a sandwich at his restaurant called the Mixto. He hoped it would honor the contributions of the many immigrants who breathed life into the Ybor City neighborhood, where the restaurant was located, and the city of Tampa in general. Ham for the Spaniards, Genoa salami for the Italians, mojo roast pork for the Cubans, and for the Germans and Jews, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard"

if you can stick salami in there to "honor" the Italians, why not Cappicola?

 

[TheRealKBuks]

if you can stick salami in there to "honor" the Italians, why not Cappicola?

I suppose you could but the guy who invented the sandwich put on salami. As much as I love it, I don't think cappicola has a strong enough flavor to come through or the texture I want on that sandwich. Guess I'm going to have to order one asap to find out.

 

[87Xfer]

I suppose you could but the guy who invented the sandwich put on salami. As much as I love it, I don't think cappicola has a strong enough flavor to come through or the texture I want on that sandwich. Guess I'm going to have to order one asap to find out.

Take one for the team!

 

[huskymedic]

I suppose you could but the guy who invented the sandwich put on salami. As much as I love it, I don't think cappicola has a strong enough flavor to come through or the texture I want on that sandwich. Guess I'm going to have to order one asap to find out.

Soul de Cuba in New Haven uses salami as well...

 

[Vancat]

Do they still make a kiiler meatball grinder? That used to be one of my go-tos if i was in the area.

Their meatball grinder is primo. Worth a trip from anywhere. If they are still open, they still make them.

 

[krinklecut]

Bada Bing or Kovak Special from Gaetano's. Hands down. Locations in westport, monroe, and stratford.

 

[pepband99]

Bada Bing or Kovak Special from Gaetano's. Hands down. Locations in westport, monroe, and stratford.

Gaetano's Monroe moved to Shelton, unfortunately.