[April 24, Granada]
The Subway sandwich chain is not our favorite in the US, and we stop there only when we want a simple reliable meal. But frankly, Subway's offerings are better than most sandwiches we find in Spain. The Spanish bocadillo or commonly available sandwich (pictured here) is a poor thing of meager ingredients (usually ham, cheese, a slice of tomato if you are lucky) on a hard baguette-wannabe.
This is the usual sandwich available in the plazas and tourist haunts. Little variety, poor quality. And this from the vendors who specialize in and take pride in their sandwich products. Are we being unfair because we frequent the tourist-oriented establishments? Is there some absolutely delicious to-die-for sandwich somewhere just beyond the block of the last museum? Perhaps. But think: in the most touristy of American cities (Santa Fe, San Francisco, etc) how easy is it just to fall into a variety of good and modestly priced sandwich or snack shops. You say, "But they are chains"? Yes, exactly. They deliver varied good food reliably with good value and service. Give us a Subway any day.
1 comment:
You clearly did not try a fish sandwich. I was given one to take with me for lunch (refrigeration was not considered an issue with fish) At lunchtime I found a hard roll sliced with a fried cross-section of fish, bones included, no mayo or other lubricant. Better to eat what the natives eat than to look for american fare.
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