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| - I feel compelled to update this review because Panera has new panini presses that are microwaves, and they suck. These presses do not toast the bread as the old ones did, and they make for an inferior product, as they essentially steam the sandwich, making it a rather soggy affair. I used to like the breakfast sandwiches, but I won't be going to Panera for breakfast anymore, and I won't order a panini for lunch. I don't use a microwave oven at home, as research has shown they adversly effect the nutritive quality of food, as well as presenting a health risk in the form of radiation. I'm saddened and angry that a restaurant chain that claims its food is healthy would use them. Not only are these new presses unhealthy, the paninis are no longer good, as all of that toasty, caramelized deliciousness is now lost. I've contacted Panera, and they claim that they're "trying the new presses out", but you don't spend that kind of money to replace all of the panini presses in all of your stores unless it's already decided. Another bad corporate decision from what was a promising chain.
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