An update to my
best favorite sandwiches in Miami list has been long overdue. So without further ado I present the best sandwiches in Miami plus a few worth crossing the border for. It should be noted that these are in no particular order. Eat well and eat often.
Ahh The Big Ragout. This beast of a sandwich is what pulled me into Chef Danny Serfer's spot in
Little Haiti the Uppereast side of Miami,
Blue Collar. It features hollowed out crusty bread, pork and veal shoulder, brisket, fresh mozz and parm. The perfect call for NCAA and NFL game days.
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Chef Serfer has another sandwich hit on his hands with the famous "Corben." Named after one the best documentary directors in the country, Cocaine Cowboys/The U and Miami's own
Billy Corben. Here chef Serfer pairs delicious brisket on two Portuguese muffins with dijon and dipping jus. It also comes with latkes and apple sauce. Insider tip, go crazy and order the Chowfather Burger which is topped with the big ragout plus some other treats and a Corbenito, a solo Corben along with Perkins Pie. You're welcome.
Ladies and gentleman in the right corner is the undisputed Pastrami Champion of the 305 and it can be found at Schwartz's Deli located occasionally inside
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink during lunch hours. Chef Schwartz's pastrami is housemade and served with cave aged gruyere, red cabbage slaw, thousand island dressing and grilled ciabatta. If you see it on the menu order one before they are gone. Insider tip. If at brunch order the Berry The Kid Special. That would be a side of pastrami and a biscuit. Shhh.
Chef Mendin's spot on riff of the McRib satisfies the soul. The McBelly can be found at
Pubbelly and features pork belly, kimchee, pickled cucumbers and thinly sliced onions. They would sell a million of these if they had a drive thru.
Chef Mendin has two that make the list. His Steak Tartare Sliders topped with frites, truffle and parmesan are a must get at
PB Steak.
A newcomer to the Miami scene is
Preservation in Sunny Isles. Chef Ryan Harrison has a few great tasting sandwiches on the menu that I need to go and try. I have had his pastrami and I suggest you do too. It's housemade, smoked and topped with pickled slaw and hickory island dressing. It can be ordered cold or warm. The choice is yours.
The Dub can be found at
Proper Sausages and consists of Berkshire pork, applewood smoked Berkshire pork, fresh thyme, habanero chile powder, allspice, fresh garlic. Here it is served on a Portuguese muffin with red peppers and onion. All sausages are housemade and sold retail.
The above killer sandwich is courtesy of Chef Bracha at Oak Tavern. It's a rabbit pâté topped with fried shallots, radish salad, mustard and toasted rye.
Quite possibly the best bite in town, the Little Oyster Sandwiches at The Dutch.
The B.E.L.T via
The Dutch. You guessed right.
Andrew Carmellini's NY spot, The Sausage Boss occasionally makes a cameo at
The Dutch and we are lucky it does.
Staten Island Style Sausage, Peppers & Onions Hero at
Macaluso's Miami.
The Canadian Classic features Willy Krauch Nova Scotia smoked salmon cream cheese, red onion on a St. Viateur Bagel from Montreal. This beauty can be found at Milos.
Andrew Zimmern's fantastic food truck,
AZ Canteen spent last season roaming the streets of Miami. I am placing the Cabrito Grinder, a dynamite blend of Pat La Frieda goat sausage with cabbage slaw on the list in optimistic anticipation of their arrival again this season.
If we are fortunate enough to have AZ Canteen back in Miami you also want to order the griddled veal tongue on toasted Parker roll with lemon, capers, arugula and tonnato sauce.
Okay, technically not a sandwich but it's close enough plus this is my list and my blog. Oh and this Chicken Liver Crostini is one of the best bites in town via Schwartz's Deli at
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. Go ahead and stack two and make your own sandwich. Winner Winner Chicken Liver Dinner.
Sticking with the departure theme I am going to include this awesome almost sandwich from
My Ceviche. The Octopus Burrito consists of a grilled flour tortilla, coconut jasmine rice, cilantro, pickled red onions, queso fresco, corn and Mexican crema.
CROSS THE BORDER
Mmmm the #90 with cheese please. This authentic cheesesteak can be found at
Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies in West Hollywood. Ribeye and a perfect housemade hogie is hard to put down.
As my iPhone auto correct LOVES to say Bang Mi!! I'll bang this Banh Mi any day. You can find this grilled pork, chicken and fried egg at
Pho 78. $5.75 mi love you long time.
Torta fans need to cross the border and pay a visit to Chapultepec in Hallandale. Pictured is the Torta huge Torta de Asado with lettuce, tomato and jalepeno for cinco dolores. Si! Me gusta.
NOT PICTURED BUT ALSO ON THE LIST
Pastrami @ Josh's Deli
Meatball Hero @ Macaluso's Market
Tuna salad @ Epicure Market (not the fat free one)
Shrimp Po-Boy @ Rumcake Factory (food truck)
Crispy Duck @ Sakaya Kitchen
Seared Tuna with kimchi aioli @ Crumb on Parchment
Pate @ Le Sandwicherie
Salami Provolone with all toppings @ Le Sandwicherie
Pork Buns @ Sakaya Kitchen
ET Bagel with Nova/Lox @ Sage Bagel & Deli
Brisket/corned beef or pastrami @ Sage Bagel & Deli
Italian Special @ La Spada
Monster @ La Spada
Grilled Mahi @ Garcia's
"Proper" Sausage @ The Broken Shaker
Lobster Roll @ Kelly's Landing
Pan con minuta from @ La Camaronera
To Do's
Pan Con Lechon @ Enriquetas
Cheesesteak @ Alibi
Pastrami @ Pumpernick's
Primo's on South Beach
pan con lechon @ Papo Llega y Pon
Pimiento Cheese & Fried Green Tomato Sandwich w/ hydroponic arugula, 3 fried green tomatoes, pecanwood smoked bacon @ Whisk Gourmet
UN-Traditional B.L.T. w/ thick cut pecanwood smoked bacon, hydroponic arugula, tomato, herb buttermilk spread, & sliced avocado @ Whisk Gourmet
Gusto Fino (Coral Gables)
SADLY Pirolo's Panino currently sleeps with the fishes. Comeback in the works?
Did I miss any of your favorites? Let me know.
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