9 delicious new sandwiches to eat in L.A.

From East Coast-style delis to Israeli-inspired sabich, L.A.’s rising sandwich scene reflects global influences and makes good use of seasonal produce.
Bill AddisonRestaurant Critic • Los Angeles Times • January 26, 2023
Sandwiches are like one of the year’s best picture Oscar contenders: Everything, everywhere, all at once. Within a recent 24-hour span, I admired the contrast of soft-scrambled eggs and spicy-sweet fried chicken on a brunch sandwich at Distrito...
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