Mad scientist sandwiches. Beware.

Ok. It's Wednesday. It's a freaking blizzard out there. And frankly, I'm a bit crabby.

It's a rarity but occasionally it happens. But fortunately, as I started to research blog ideas for our food-loving friendly followers (and we thank you), I came upon an article that instantly lifted my spirits. Instantly I say. An article about...sandwiches.


Oh man, I don't know about you, but I am a sandwich junkie!! Nothing is more delicious and comforting to me than a hearty, gooey, flavorful party between two freshly baked pieces of bread! Oh boy. We are talking sandwiches people.

And not just any sandwiches my friends. We are talking about the TEN BEST NEW SANDWICHES IN THE COUNTRY (according to the respected palates at Endless Simmer).

This is no small victory and I feel that attention must be drawn to the deserving champions.

At this point, we probably all know where to find the best reuben, the best grilled cheese, the best tuna melt, and so forth.  The traditional sandwich, while always appreciated, is something that has already been mastered by sandwich shops around the world.

But what about something new? Something daring? Something like...brussel sprouts?

That's right. The #2 new sandwich in the country (the entire country) is the Brussel Sprout sandwich in NYC's very own No. 7 subs (in both the flatiron's Ace hotel and Michael Stuart NY's hood of Brooklyn).  Look at that beauty. Bright green brussel sprouts, melted swiss, russian dressing, and potato chips. Yes, potato chips. On the sandwich. Like the good ole days when we used to put them on our P&J's. Now we put them on brussel sprouts. Ma, look how far we've come?

And the number one spot? I hope you can handle this. The number one new sandwich in America is known as The New Luther (named after the legendary Mr. Vandross of course). It hails from the restaurant ChurchKey in Washington D.C.

What is it you ask? Prepare yourself...

First, a house-made brioche donut is glazed in savory maple-chicken jus and topped with warm pieces of oven-baked pecans. But it doesn't stop there -- for this is #1 after all. The brioche donut is now cut in half and stuffed with a hunk of buttermilk fried chicken and wedges of applewood smoked bacon. If I could use profanity on this blog, now would be the time. Because there truly are no words to describe what this thing must taste like.  And since the folks at ChurchKey realize what kind of sandwich madness they have on their hands,  they don't even list this badboy on the menu. You must merely be "in the know". And, to increase both its demand and mystery,  it’s only available by request on Sundays, from noon to 8 p.m.

Planning my trip to D.C. right...NOW.