What is it? Porchetta sandwich. Chopped roast pork shoulder (with crackling and fat) topped on a ciabatta bread.
Where to find it? Porchetta's on 7th Street in Manhattan.
Thoughts... There's no need for any condiments as the melted fat serves
as the condiment. The sandwich is best eaten immediately and hot before the fat gets
a chance to congeal. Every bite is a surprise as it can be the crunch of crackling or the soft chew of fat...really good stuff.
*Sorry for the lack of picture, I didn't have my camera on me when I went to Porchetta's.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Arepa (New York, NY)
What is it? Arepa. Venezuelan sandwich consisting of a corn cake patty outer shell and stuffed with a mixture of cheese, meats, beans, and veggies.
Where to find it? Caracas Arepas is the most popular restaurant for arepas and has 2 locations in NYC (7th Street in Manhattan and Grand Street in Brooklyn).
Thoughts... I recommend the De Pabellon arepa at Caracas Arepas with shredded beef, black beans, white salty cheese, and sweet plantains. You can also find arepas at NYC street fairs with many arepa stands now popping up, but usually their corn cake patties are not made fresh so I'd suggest sticking with the real deal.
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