Panera Asks Fans To Create Their Next Sandwich

Now through Oct. 6, sandwich enthusiasts can submit their original sandwich recipes to Panera.

Submitted by Panera.  If you think the rest of the country is missing out on your famous Grilled Hamtastic Diablo sandwich, then this is your moment. Sandwich enthusiasts across the country now have the opportunity to put their sandwich-making skills to the test as Panera’s Sandwich Showdown contest kicks off today. The event gives amateur chefs, bread connoisseurs, and fans of culinary creativity throughout New England the chance to have their homemade concoction named the best sandwich in the U.S.  In addition to national bragging rights, the winner will take home $10,000 cash, $500 worth of Panera gift cards, free Panera Bread bagels for a year and will have their sandwich on the menu for a limited time at participating Panera Bread …

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About Town: Sandwiches and Stops

Ready for a great sandwich -- and school buses.

We’ve all been reading about Ben Kochman’s best-sandwich mission. It culminated in yesterday’s video where he chose the “Lexington” at Tutto Italiano. That was pretty fitting -- and looked absolutely delicious. Thank you Ben! While we may or may not agree, I certainly bow to his taste buds and will try that sandwich soon. I also want the one from Via Lago -- with the prosciutto. Not every Lexington lunch spot met the criteria for Ben's so-called sandwich crawl, which means plenty of delicious sammies were left off of the list. So, if you're still sandwich shopping try Nourish for the falafel wrap. Neillio's Gourmet Kitchen is known for its Turkey Terrific -- it's thanksgiving on a bulkie roll or any type of bread. Alexander's, a Lexington …

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Hank Manz

9:17 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2011

A couple of things-- First, after nearly two weeks at camp, I just couldn't continue reading all the sandwich suggestions. Camp food is fine, but a sandwich and a Coke would taste really good right now ... :-) Second, there are plans in the works concerning a combination school bus and Lexpress pass. If an article has not already been done on what is going on, I am sure one will surface shortly…   more ›

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Question of the Day: Which 'Wich?

Share your opinion in the comment section below.

This morning completed our sandwich crawl of Lexington Center, in which intern Ben Kochman stopped by four popular spots and ordered the top-selling 'wich on the menu.  Ben used his camera to capture the creation of each sandwich and then consumed/critiqued each before selecting his pick for the best in Lexington Center. His verdict placed Tutto's "Lexington" atop the list, followed by a monster triple-decker from Avenue Deli and a half-pressed tomato, basil, mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich from Via Lago, which tied for second place. Great Harvest's summery "Turkado" was Ben's least favorite among the Center's most popular sandwiches. With that being said, many loyal Lexington Patch readers know About Town columnist Denise Dube favors …

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Lexington Center Sandwich Tour: Great Harvest

We try the summery "Turkado" at this national chain that bakes its bread fresh on the premises.

On the eve of national bakery-cafe titan Panera Bread's arrival in the Center, we're going on a sandwich crawl of Lexington, searching for the finest deli sandwich in town. Stop one on our sandwich tour was Tutto Italiano, an italian speciality shop on Waltham Street that moved into town in 2006. Stop two was tough-guy sandwich shop Avenue Deli on Mass. Ave, where we learned how to construct a proper New York Club. Yesterday we stopped by Via Lago, a Lexington institution, where we tried the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich.  Our final stop is Great Harvest Bread Co., a national chain that could end up being Panera's biggest competitor. Where: Great Harvest Bread Co., 1736 Massachusetts Ave. The sandwich: The "Turkado" What's in the '…

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Lexington Center Sandwich Tour: Via Lago

We try the "prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, basil" sandwich at this Lexington institution that's been in town for decades.

On the eve of national bakery-cafe titan Panera Bread's arrival in the Center, we're going on a sandwich crawl of Lexington, searching for the finest deli sandwich in town. Stop one on our sandwich tour was Tutto Italiano, an italian speciality shop on Waltham Street that moved into town in 2006. Stop two was tough-guy sandwich shop Avenue Deli on Mass. Ave, where we learned how to construct a proper New York Club. Today's stop is Via Lago, by for the oldest stop on our tour. This Italian Lexington staple has been around for 23 years, and since then has been serving up its popular mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. Naturally we had to try it. Where: Via Lago, 1845 Mass. Ave. The Sandwich: Mozzarella, tomato, basil (prosciutto optional…

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Lexington Center Sandwich Tour: Avenue Deli

We try the massive "New York Deli Double Decker," at this Mass. Ave. deli.

On the eve of national bakery-cafe titan Panera Bread's arrival in the Center, we're going on a sandwich crawl of Lexington, searching for the finest deli sandwich in town. Stop one on our sandwich tour was Tutto Italiano, an italian speciality shop on Waltham Street that moved into town in 2006. Next up is Avenue Deli, a relatively new independent deli on Mass. Ave. Where: Avenue Deli, 1806 Massachusetts Ave. The Sandwich: The "New York Deli Double Decker" What's in the 'wich: Layers of Boar's Head turkey, roast beef, and swiss cheese topped with coleslaw and russian dressing in between three slices of marble rye bread. The verdict: Try this sandwich only if you're ready for one heck of a meal. Avenue's "New York Deli Double Decker" was a…

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Lexington Center Sandwich Tour: Tutto Italiano

We try the "Lexington," a meat lovers dream, at this Italian specialty shop on Waltham Street.

On the eve of national bakery-cafe titan Panera Bread's arrival in the Center, we're going on a sandwich crawl of Lexington, searching for the finest deli sandwich in town. Stop 1 on our sandwich tour is Tutto Italiano, an italian speciality shop on Waltham Street that moved into town in 2006.  Where: Tutto Italiano, 45 Waltham St. The Sandwich: "The Lexington" What's in the 'wich: Ham, hot capicola, fresh mozzarella, sharp provolone, tomato, onions, hot peppers, basil, oregano, olive oil The verdict: This sandwich is going to be hard to beat. With every bite I got a new layer of flavor and texture, starting with the heat of the cayenne pepper-dusted capicola, then the sharp bite of the provolone and the moist snap of the hot banana …

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What's the Best Sandwich in the Center?

On the eve of Panera Bread's arrival in Lexington, we need your help finding the best deli sandwich in town.

With Panera Bread set to begin construction any time now on its new location in Lexington Center and open at 1684 Mass Ave. this fall, we at Patch figured there's no better time to survey the current state of sandwich in town. But before we launch head-first into this sea of meats, cheese and bread, we want to ask you, the sandwich-lovers of Lexington: What's the greatest sandwich in the Center? Tell us your favorite 'wich in the comments, and we'll spend next week eating, digesting and scrutinizing the best sandwiches Lexington Center has to offer; and yes, declaring a winner. Some guidelines: -The sandwich must be served from a deli counter -The sandwich must be under $10 -The sandwich must be awesome That's it. Comment or tweet us @…

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