The Everywhere blog

It began innocently enough. And it began in our offices. And once it got started, the Great Sandwich War of 2008 left a delicious taste in our mouths.

Actually, it's not a war at all. Rather, it's more of a quest to find the Best Sandwich in the Entire World.

Not long ago, I decided that the xiu mai Vietnamese banh mi sandwich (shown above) from the Saigon Sandwich Shop in San Francisco (shown above) was the best sandwich I'd ever tasted in my life. I've traveled a lot, and I've eaten a lot of sandwiches, so I'm pretty comfortable asserting that the xiu mai from SF's the Saigon Sandwich Shop is the best in the world (if not the entire universe).

But there are those who disagree. For example, my esteemed colleague Paul is very partial to the fried chicken sandwiches from Bakesale Betty's, in Oakland. He even says they're the best sandwiches in the entire world. (I say: Feh!)

In any event, this is the kind of war where everyone wins, so let's bring it on: If you've got a nomination for the Best! Sandwich! in the Entire! World! (if Not the Entire Galaxy) please post a photo of it, and create a Place for the store where it's sold, on the website. (Please tag your photos with the word "sandwich")

May the best sammie win!