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The Sandwich Is Back, Bigger Than Ever 

Eating healthy is part of the South Florida lifestyle—after all, it’s beach weather almost year-round. But somewhere between 24-hour fasts, sprouts, and avocado toast, we all crave a serious lunch. Not a leisurely three-martini sit- down, but a one-and-a-half-pound, two-handed fistful. Welcome to the ever-growing trend of BIG sandwiches—or as they say in New York, a “sang-wheech.” 

LA MASSERIA – PALM BEACH GARDENS
When the renowned NYC eatery La Masseria opened its doors on PGA Boulevard, local foodies rejoiced. Known for its refined south-

ern Italian cuisine, the white-tablecloth staple also has a secret: a small café tucked near the kitchen offering gelato, pastries, and some seriously big sandwiches. A standout? It's tied....The Tacchino—a Thanksgiving feast on a roll with brie cheese, aioli, and peppery arugula, and the Sfilatino Vegetariano, with grilled eggplant and zucchini, smoked mozz, and homemade mayo. Mamma Mia!

BUCCAN SANDWICH SHOP – PALM BEACH


Famed chef and restaurateur Clay Conley expanded his popular island tapas concept with the wildly successful Buccan Sandwich Shop in 2023. Lines start forming as early as 10:30 AM, with fans ea- ger to shell out $17 for the shop’s showstopper: The Steak Bomb—a 15-inch, crusty, torpedo-shaped baguette stacked with prime beef, cheese sauce, tomato, peppers, onions, banana peppers, and garlic aioli. Other favorites like the Beef Bomb, Italian Carpaccio, and the Cubano 2.0 draw sandwich lovers from as far as Boca Raton.

TAVOLENA BAKERY & SANDWICH SHOP – JUPITER


Just up I-95, head east on Indiantown Road to discover Tavolena Bakery, the latest expansion from Chef Michael Roldico. Drenched in coastal hues of blue and white, it feels like Amalfi as you build your dream sandwich on a house-baked roll. Pile on pounds of capi- cola, salami, pepperoni, provolone, and prosciutto—or go meatless with the fried eggplant sandwich, reminiscent of Bobby Bacala’s lunch from The Sopranos. Their pastries and flatbreads are top-notch, but nothing beats the thinly sliced beef carpaccio with arugula. Maaaathawna!
CILANTRO’S – WELLINGTON

CILANTRO’S – WELLINGTON


A hidden gem in Wellington, Cilantro’s was founded by Moreira Herman, who once worked in the jewelry business.

Located just across from the National Polo Center, this welcoming deli/café serves up bold South American coffees, hearty breakfasts like huevo, queso, and ham on a fresh baguette, and post-match crowd-pleasers like prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella or fresh tuna salad spread. It’s the perfect spot to come y relájate—before or after the ponies hit the field.