👋 Hello Punch (and anyone else who happens to come across these sammich ramblings of a madman). I’ve loved sandwiches ever since I learned how to use my hands at the ripe old age of 11 (late bloomer). They’re life’s symmetrical, portable, edible miracles.

But before I get to the good stuff, I just wanted to be frankfurt a moment and make one thing clear - a hot dog is NOT born a sandwich. It only becomes one by mistake. One of the defining characteristics of a sandwich is that the bread DOES NOT connect.

A hot dog is more like a delicious wiener pocket (DON'T google that). But, if the meat be too thicc, or the toppings be too soggy, then your poor craftsmanship (shame on you) may cause the bun to burst at its seams. Then, and ONLY then, can a hot dog be categorized as something resembling a sandwich. Also, if you see a sandwich described as "open faced" on a menu, that's just a euphemism for "incomplete". A lopsided Croque Monsieur makes me croak, for sure.

Now that I got that off my gullet, I should focus on the positives. Lately, I’ve been on a Philly Cheesesteak kick. Specifically, whiz wit and loaded with hot peppers. Maybe my recent obsession is due to the shuttering of RVA Philly staple, Mojo’s, or maybe it's in celebration of the imminent return of Str8 Out of Philly to Jackson Ward. Either way, I’m not complaining. I recently had the lamb cheesesteak from Little Nickel on Forest Hill Ave. and that was tres bon *chef’s kiss*

Other favorites of mine have to include a toasty meatball sub (check out the one at Pop’s Market on Grace), a timeless BLT with fat slices of Hanover Tomatoes (I would recommend Naked Onion on Cary for this, but #RIP to that beloved sandwich shop), and a classic roast beef on wheat with LTM and provolone (head to Garnett’s Cafe ASAP for this one). BONUS: Spread some wasabi mayo on that sucker and you’ve won my heart. Seriously. I will leave my wife.

Now, you may have noticed the glaring omission of the all-mighty hamburger. Honestly, that has to be a post for another day. I don’t have enough coffee running through my veins to even begin to brioche that topic. However, now that I'm thinking about it, I may just have to grab some Cobra Burger takeout for dinner tonight…

Anyway, thank you for indulging bahn mi and my love for sandwiches. I’m sufficiently hungry now, and I hope you are too. While you’re here you might as well check out my portfolio, learn more about me, and get in touch. I’m actively looking to share my passion for advertising, design, comedy, and sandwichery in exchange for a competitive salary and a juicy benefits package with the works.