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EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Pambazo at American Sardine Bar
Mexican-vegan sandwich? Say hello to the pambazo at American Sardine Bar.
EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Pambazo at American Sardine Bar
On my last trip to the American Sardine Bar (1801 Federal St.), I was dismayed to see that the seitan and mushroom cheesesteak was absent from the chalkboard menu. These woes quickly gave way to delight upon learning that said meatless monster had been replaced with a new veg option: the potato and mushroom pambazo. Our server explained that what makes a pambazo a pambazo is that the bread (thick, crust-less slices of white) is soaked in a guajillo pepper sauce and crisped up on the flat top before it’s stuffed full of all manner of deliciousness.
ASB’s is filled with refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and potatoes and onions spiced up with jalapenos. Then, this bad boy is smothered in an avalanche of Mexican condiments: chipotle tofu mayo, roasted salsa verde, and guacamole sauce. It’s righteously priced at $9 - add cheese for a buck (or an egg for the same price during weekend brunch). Every bite is unpretentious and messy, exploding with flavor. In addition to this new fav, there are some other intriguing updates to the Sardine Bar’s menu (smoked Pocono trout with creamy cucumbers sandwich) and old stand bys like fried PB&J and salt and pepper fries with dill pickle dip. Resident sandwich-ologist, chef Scott Schroeder is keeping things exciting over as ASB with an ever evolving menu of sandwiches, soups, and sides.
Looks delicious. I'll have to try it the next time I stop in.— le sigh- This looks so amazing. I'm about to die from pain-inducing desire.— Victor Galli
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