Latin Flavors Spice Up Sandwiches

from Atlanta Senior Life - September 2017

by Rough Draft Atlanta: Atlanta Intown, Reporter Newspapers

THE ZABAN TOWER

By Isadora Pennington

It’s hard to beat a sandwich. The act of putting meats, veggies and other tasty goodies between bread is a tried and true American favorite. So how does one kick it up a notch? The answer is simple: turn your attention south of the border and add some Latin flair to your sandwich combinations.

One of the better-known Latin sandwiches is the Cuban Sandwich, a dish that’s commonly made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and sometimes salami on Cuban bread. These sandwiches are typically pressed in a grill called a plancha, which is similar to a panini press but lacks the grooves.

Luckily for all of us, Atlanta is a diverse and flourishing melting pot, with a variety of tasty interpretations of Latin sandwiches. You can find these delectable eats in every corner of the city and to suit virtually any taste.

El Super Pan ►

Cubano Mixto: Cuban bread with Cuban roasted pork, ham, salami, pickles, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese — $13 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta 30308 404-600-2465, elsuperpan.com

Mojito’s Cuban American Bistro

Elena Ruth: roast turkey, cream cheese, strawberry preserves on toasted sweet bread — $9 35 S. Peachtree St., Norcross 30071

770-441-2599, mojitosbistro.squarespace.com

Mambo’s Cafe

Turkey Cuban Club: turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, mayo on Cuban bread — $9.95

4915 Windward Pkwy. #130, Alpharetta 30004 770-753-4354, mambos-cafe.com

Arepa Mia

Sifrina: shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, guayanes cheese, Thai chili, fried sweet plantains — $9

N. Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates 30002 404-600-3509, arepamiaatlanta.com

Havana Sandwich Shop

Milanesa: breaded fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese, potato sticks — $8.25 2905 Buford Hwy., Atlanta 30329

404-636-4094, havanaatlanta.com

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Residents must be 62 years of age or older. Some units have special features for mobility and sensory impaired persons. Income limitations are determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Residents pay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent. Gross income must not exceed $24,400.00 for one person and $27,900.00 for two persons.

LottaFrutta

Just Veggin’: creamy Havarti grilled panini-style in a sweet Latin loaf stuffed with fresh avocado, tomato, cucumbers, sprouts — $6.25 590 Auburn Ave., Atlanta 30312 404-588-0857, lottafrutta.com