![]() They come in all shapes and sizes, packed with proteins, cheeses, spreads, sauces, and veggies that all but define their place of origin. Nearly every sandwich tells a story, from delicacies created to honor royalty, to peasant foods designed to maximize deliciousness and longevity. We decided to take a cue from Phileas Fogg and take a jaunt around the globe to look at the world’s many, many sandwiches. No matter where you go, odds are you’ll find a variation on that simple starch + delicious formula. ![]() Sandwiches bridge gaps between cultures and classes. ![]() And sometimes, they can offer a glimpse into traditions and customs of the regions from which they’ve sprung. They can be sweet or savory, hot or cold, big and small. They can be luxurious creations by lauded chefs. They can be a simple, on-the-go street food affordable to the masses. Sandwiches can be pretty much anything (except a hot dog). That might sound like a silly thing to say about something that can essentially be described as “something delicious jammed between two hunks of starch.” But that basic template allows the sandwich to be so much more, and its presence in virtually every culture on the planet and across the centuries speaks to its universality. There is perhaps no food more versatile than the humble sandwich.
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