I’m Dreaming of a…Sandwich?
I don’t need to dream of a white Christmas…we’ve got one. At least for now. There is a beautiful thick blanket of snow on the ground and an occasional skier whizzes past our house. So then, I’m sitting with feet propped up in front of the fireplace dreaming of a sandwich. I don’t feel the least bit funny saying this, because that is a tame recommendation for Bunk, Tommy Habetz and Nick Wood’s new sandwich place, compared to one I just read online. A guy posted on a blog about a Bunk sandwich that he took to go, and when he bit into his sandwich, he wanted to tear off his clothes, run to the rooftop and SING! He went on further to say that he felt bad that his business was tanking and so many people would have a lousy Christmas, but all he wanted to do was call family and friends and tell them about his sandwich! Tommy Habetz is known as the Flavor Beast for heaven’s sake. We were foiled a couple of times because of a temporary water issue that shut Bunk down. Finally, our persistence was rewarded. Scott and Pirrie had the Meatball Parmesan. See photo! I had the ridiculously tender Pork Belly Reuben. Scott was in disbelief that I ordered it. I don’t like reubens. Not the corned beef, not the sauerkraut, not the dressing. But I was incredibly curious. And I do this sort of thing to myself quite often. Risky, but the upside is so big. This time, the reward was huge. I liked it better than the Meatball Parm and so did Pirrie. The combination and balance of flavors was absolutely amazing, and both side dishes were stellar! The potato salad was made with egg and bacon. The smokey red beans were served atop green rice (herbed, including mint!). I know my red beans (so does Nick — he worked at the famous, long-established Brennan’s in New Orleans) and wouldn’t have imagined it, but it was delicious!
