There are a lot of great sandwiches in this city. But only a few of them deserve placement in the Ultimate Bread, Meat, and Cheese Pantheon. Here's a guide to the 20 New York sandwiches that you must eat before you die.
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20 Epic New York Sandwiches to Eat Before You Die
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Minetta Tavern's French Dip
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The Pastrami Sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen
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The Hot Roast Beef at Defonte's Sandwich Shop
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The Short Rib Sandwich at Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria
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The Lucia at Alidoro
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The Hot Breast at the Commodore
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The Roast Beef Sandwich at Brennan & Carr
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The Saratoga Club at Parm
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The Panelle Sandwich at Ferdinando's Focacceria
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The Ruth Wilensky at Mile End Sandwich
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The Sausage and Broccoli Grinder at Locanda Verde
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The Croque Madame at Bar Boulud
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The 'Shroom Burger at Shake Shack
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The Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich at the Breslin
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The Torta de la Casa at Puebla Mini Market
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Eataly's Prime Rib Sandwich
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The Falafel Sandwich at King Of Falafel & Shawarma
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The Porchetta Sandwich at Porchetta
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The Burnt Ends Sandwich at John Brown Smokehouse
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The Monte Cristo at Prune
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