The soul food twist on 'The Bear’-fueled Italian beef craze

This week's recommendations include a jerk Italian beef sandwich from a new soul food restaurant. Plus, the croque monsieur, but make it vegetarian and plant-based, and an egg salad sandwich that will transport you to Tokyo.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • September 12, 2022
Jerk Italian beef sandwich You won’t find the jerk Italian beef sandwich anywhere on the printed menu at Bernie’s Soul Kitchen, the new restaurant next to the Wendy’s in downtown Culver City. Instead, it’s listed on the dry erase board of daily...
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