For sandwich-lovers, Palm Beach’s enviable weather at this time of year — cool to mild temperatures with a slight breeze — leads to enjoying a bread-cradling delight that’s warm or hot.
As anyone who lives here year-round knows, by the time steamy summer arrives, cold sandwiches — or even a salad — can be more appealing, so now’s the time to feast on the best hot sandwiches at island restaurants and sandwich shops.
Which ones? Here’s a taste of a few that locals love:
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La Goulue
288 S. County Road
At this fine French bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, one finds one of the kings of Croque Monsieur sandwiches— a French classic that features imported ham, Gruyere cheese and bechamel.
Just as he knows how to make a proper onion soup or cheese souffle, executive chef Gwen Le Pape makes a Croque Monsieur sandwich that’s hard to resist. At lunch, it’s $24.
Buccan Sandwich Shop
350 S. County Road
The Buccan name — whether it refers to the restaurant or the next-door sandwich shop — signifies quality, freshness and, where possible, everything made in house.
So when you order the Steak Bomb ($17.75), you’re in for a treat —and there’s no shame in splitting it with a friend if you’re not up for a splurge. The sandwich features prime-grade beef, cheese sauce, tomato, sauteed peppers and onions, banana peppers and a “cherry bomb” aioli.
Piccolo Mondo
87 Via Mizner
Brought to you by the owners and chefs of long-renowned upscale Renato’s restaurant — next door in bougainvillea-laced Via Mizner — Piccolo Mondo, a mostly takeout hot spot that’s affordable. Piccolo Mondo features dishes with high-quality ingredients and offers more than a dozen sandwiches, not to mention salads, snacks and other fare.
If you’re a vegetarian, try Piccolo Mondo’s eggplant parmigiana ($10) sandwich. It’s layered with sauteed breaded eggplant, house-made tomato-basil sauce and melted mozzarella.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Best hot sandwiches from Palm Beach restaurants that patrons love
Reporting by M.M. Cloutier, Special to Palm Beach Daily News / Palm Beach Post
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