The Turkey Sandwich, with a Touch of Class

Fancy Turkey Sandwich, originally uploaded by nealdstewart.
Not all Turkey Sandwiches come from shit-hole delis, gas stations or dirt bag taverns. Even the Turkey Sandwich Report steps up in class every once in a while.
We really stepped it up last night in Seattle after seeing Ben Folds perform with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, the TSR [...]

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Denver Awaits the Arrival of STEWART’S TURKEY

Big news people.  My protege, Chris Rippe is opening a bar in Denver called the Rackhouse Pub.  It’s in the same building as the new Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Distillery.  That’s all fine and dandy, but the really big news is that he will be serving a Turkey Sandwich called “Stewart’s Turkey.”
Yes, that’s right – there [...]

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Toasting is an OPT IN

Here’s the deal folks: if a sandwich shop owns a toaster, they owe it to their customers to ask them if they want their bread toasted.  As the customer, it’s not my job to know whether you have a toaster sitting back there.  It’s your job to enlighten me on all of my sandwich options.
In [...]

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Turkey Sandwiches and Gambling in Las Vegas

Turkey Sandwiches and Gambling, originally uploaded by nealdstewart.
Everyone has their own vices. Some people smoke cigarettes. Some people mess around with the “devil’s dandruff.” And some people like to “chase the dragon” from time to time.
I’m no different. I’m just not into blow or heroin. I’m in to Turkey Sandwiches and [...]

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A Little Old Lady Made Me a Kick-ass Turkey Sandwich

Thriftway Turkey Sandwich, originally uploaded by nealdstewart.
Grandmas know how to make good sandwiches. No one can quite explain it, but something happens when they pass the age of 65 where they can all of the sudden make amazing sandwiches. The secret ingredient, you ask… it’s love. And only old ladies can add [...]

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The Turkey Sandwich Nazi

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have come face to face with the Turkey Sandwich Nazi.
I spend a good amount of my time in Seattle.  And for a while now, people have been talking up this place that serves great Turkey Sandwiches using REAL, freshly sliced Turkey.  They also told me that there were some rules at [...]

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You Talking to Me?

I was on a flight a couple days ago and as I was I was in that euphoric state that happens right before you go to sleep, the stewardesses (yes, I still call them that – I’m old school) were announcing some of the meal options that were for sale.  As they went through the [...]

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What Restaurant Has the Balls to Serve Potato and Cabbage Soup?

People who truly appreciate great paintings can also appreciate great sculptures.  Similarly, people who can appreciate great sandwiches can also appreciate great soups.  With that being the case, I am constantly challenging myself to expand my horizons and try new and different soups so that I can always offer up a knowledgeable recommendation on what [...]

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I Like em’ BIG.

I was in one of my favorite towns this past week: Annapolis, MD.  And whenever I’m in Annapolis, I make it a point to stop by Chick & Ruth’s Delly for a sandwich and plate of fried potatoes.
There are literally dozens and dozens of sandwiches to order at Chick & Ruth’s – most of them [...]

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Oy Vey, Zaidy’s Makes a Good Turkey Sandwich!

My Jewish friends here in Denver have been telling me, “Neal, if you want to ess a good Turkey Sandwich, you need to eat at Zaidy’s. Everything else is chazerei.”  Then some of them say, “Neal, if you don’t like the Turkey Sandwich at Zaidy’s, you’re fercockt.”
I’ve lived in Denver for three years and I [...]

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