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I try and go here every time I come home (about every 3-4 months), and Melt never disappoints. So far, I've had the following sandwiches - ranked in order from best to just ok, because I've yet to have a bad sandwich:
1) Mushroom Melt - I'm not vegetarian, but this is just a solid sandwich. If you don't like mushrooms I feel sorry for you.
2) Big Popper - as a general rule, I'd get jalapeno poppers as an app, but something about throwing them between even more cheese in a sandwich makes them amazing.
3) Northcoast Shores - inexpensive crabcakes, and you get your veggies.
4) Parmageddon - because Parma is full of Poles, this sandwich is full of pierogi. And kraut. What's not to love?
5) Purple Parma - Odd that I put the two Parmas together, but this is the veggie one to get if you don't like mushrooms. And if you don't like mushrooms or eggplant, perhaps you should rethink the whole vegetarian thing, eh?
6) Lake Erie Monster - I grew up near the lake, so I do sort of wish this were perch instead, but walleye'll do. And the jalapeno tartar sauce adds a nice kick.
7) Municipal Stadium Magic - nostalgia aside, who doesn't love brats? And again with the kraut... Mr. Fish knows the way to my heart.
8) Tokyo Tuna Melt - something different here, with tuna steak and wasabi. The lettuce holds up a little meh, but you've still got that wasabi!
9) Hot Italian - kind of like a pizza grilled cheese. Who doesn't like pizza??
10) Smokey Russian - just the way I like my Russians. No vodka here, but... wait - kraut!!
11) Westside Monte Cristo - this is only at the bottom of my list because it's almost too much - batter and preserves? You've gotta be a glutton for punishment to get this one. Tasty punishment.
So there it is, apparently I've been to Melt at least 11 times despite living in Chicago. In case Matt Fish reads these - once you get the East Side location going, if you're interested in a Chicago location... call me!
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