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(UPDATE 5/11/16: The Chix Fix might be the best chicken sandwich ever.)
I've waited months to say these words: the Goodwich is back!
Today was their official opening at the Soho Lofts, and their new place is indeed lofty. Their entrance actually faces Hoover Ave, which explains why I haven't noticed much when driving by on Las Vegas Blvd. Seating is indoor and limited, but still vastly preferable to the inside of your car or an open-air chair at the old shack.
Their old lot outside Dino's was always easy to park in, so parking at their new brick-and-mortar was one of my more immediate concerns. I was fortunate to find street parking (free 3+ hours most spots on the nearest segment of Hoover) at the end of their lunch rush because the next closest option is a $1/hour paid lot. The street was almost empty by the end of my meal though, and Josh is trying to work with the city to allow customers validated parking. Stay tuned.
The new menu (available on their web site) has expanded in breadth and depth. In addition to sandwiches, they offer vegetarian salads (protein additional charge), several sides, and even desserts (although only the blondie and fluff 'n nut sandwich were available today). They've also added fountain drinks (and cups for water, hooray). drip coffee with beans from Henderson favorite Mothership Coffee Roasters, and "rocket"proof coffee (bulletproof but presumably better). They'll also implement a pretty big breakfast menu and morning hours soon (targeted for early May).
That said, sandwiches have always been my main focus, so I keyed in on two of their new options. The Hawkeye ($8.50) comes on potato bread and includes a not-too-thin slab of crispy pork as well as several condiments. I loved the bread and condiments but found the pork to be a little dry and plain. My second choice was the Cold Brown ($8.00), a temperature-twisted take on a hot brown. While I haven't ever had the latter, I really enjoyed this rendition. It has large chunks of turkey (this ain't no deli sliced meat) and thick smoky bacon but is served cold, making it delicious fresh or as a to-go option. The Cold Brown is definitely a new favorite of mine.
The inevitable price hike was definitely overdue, so I wasn't too surprised that most of their sandwiches now cost at least $1 more. But their mainstays including the Reuben-ish, Patty, and Ham& are back, as are crowd favorites such as the Falafel and BLTG. They also have a rotating "pig o'the week" menu slot (Cuban-esque to start). Personally, I'm looking forward to the Sea Smoke, a slightly adjusted version of my favorite from the final menu of the shack. Josh assured me that I'll love it. Oh, and their happy hour menu (daily at 3-6pm) also looks really enticing, especially with the Pate Sliders.
By the way, did I mention that they're a real restaurant now? They've kept their ubiquitous to-go bags and wrapped sandwiches, but they have circular metal trays now for dine-in customers! More importantly, the trays still come with awesome food on top of them.
The Goodwich is definitely back and here to stay. This is the start of bigger and better things for a really awesome shop that's always had excellent sandwiches and now has even more to offer. They're likely to find even more steady clientele in their new, nicer neighborhood, but it's their consistent quality and constant innovation that will keep customers coming back.
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