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2019 Sandwich Hunt Winners

See which sandwiches came out on top in the 2019 Tampa Sandwich Hunt, and meet all the contenders

by McKenna Kelley
November 19, 2019
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No matter how you slice it, sandwiches are a beloved culinary institution. A 2015 report by the USDA found that nearly half of American adults eat a sandwich on any given day. One statistic pegs the number of sandwiches eaten each day in this country at 300 million — pretty wild considering only 327 million people live in the U.S.

To celebrate this beloved food, 29 local restaurants entered their sammies in the 2019 Tampa Sandwich Hunt. Thousands of you voted, and three sandwiches came out on top. Read more about those on the following pages, and see all of the competing sandwiches below.

 

WINNER — Homage to Bern’s

FROM ÉLEVAGE | LOCAL RESTAURANT CATEGORY

When you have an icon like Bern’s Steak House as a sister property to your restaurant, you pay your respects. That’s what the team at the Epicurean Hotel’s Élevage has done with the Homage to Bern’s, a pressed steak sandwich topped with Alpine cheese, onion and jus. “The steak used in the sandwich is aged in Bern’s dry aging room,” says Élevage executive chef Jason Bamford. “It gives the sandwich a robust steakhouse flavor and aroma.” He adds that the classic steak sandwich evokes a sense of nostalgia but still fits the Epicurean’s elevated ambiance. “It complements the vibe at the restaurant yet celebrates the strong influence Bern’s has had in Tampa for so many years.”

EXECUTIVE CHEF JASON BAMFORD

Élevage
1207 S. Howard Ave.
SoHo
elevagerestaurant.com
(813) 999-8726


 

WINNER — Blackened Mahi BLT

FROM THE SPANIARD | LOCAL RESTAURANT CATEGORY

Topped with tomato, greens, smoked bacon, avocado spread and sriracha aioli on wheatberry toast, this newcomer made a splash with its deceptive richness. “It’s a light sandwich that leads you to believe it’s heavy and makes you wish you had more,” says The Spaniard’s chef Brian Agoncillo. He was inspired by a fish sandwich he had created on a previous menu and worked to incorporate the flavors of the city (including in the sandwich’s secret jam). “There’s different bursts of flavor with every bite, just like Tampa and the different heritages that make up our culture — bold and in your face.”

CHEF BRIAN AGONCILLO

The Spaniard at Hotel Alba
5303 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Westshore Area
hotelalbatampa.com
(813) 289-1950

 


 

WINNER — Crispy Chicken Sandwich

FROM PDQ | MULTI-LOCATION CATEGORY

Though it now has locations as far north as Long Island, New York, and as far west as Las Vegas, PDQ is a hometown success story. The restaurant opened its first location across the street from Plant High School in 2011 and quickly made a name for itself with its fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and tasty chicken. Its winning Crispy Chicken Sandwich encapsulates what PDQ is all about. Topped with just mayo, lettuce, tomato and Grillo’s dill pickles on a toasted brioche bun, it’s simple, but done right.

EXECUTIVE CHEF MICHAEL BRANNOCK

PDQ
Multiple Tampa locations
eatpdq.com

 


 

THE CONTENDERS

 

 

Korean Seoul Brother Melt

717 South
SoHo
717 S. Howard Ave.
717south.com
(813) 250-1661

 

BBQ Pork & Pork Belly Sandwich

Asiatic Street Food + Noodle Bar
Ybor City
1600 E. 8th Ave. #D101
asiaticstreetfood-noodle.com
(813) 284-5317

 

BLT

Ava
SoHo
718 S. Howard Ave.
avatampa.com
(813) 512-3030

 

Luigi

Bar Louie
International Plaza
2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite B-202
barlouie.com
(813) 519-1900

 

The Heights

Cru Cellars
Armature Works
1910 N. Ola Ave.
crucellarstampa.com
(813) 250-3725

 

Chicken Salad

Cry Baby Café
Harbour Island
710 Harbour Post Drive
thecrybabycafe.com
(813) 443-4956

 

Roger’s Rockin’ Reuben

Datz
Palma Ceia
2616 S. MacDill Ave.
datztampa.com | (813) 831-7000

 

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Ford’s Garage
Westchase
10413 Sheldon Road
fordsgarageusa.com | (813) 616-3673

 

KFC Sandwich

Franklin Manor
Downtown Tampa
912 N. Franklin St.
thefranklinmanor.com | (813) 487-9990

 

Black Bean Burger Sandwich

Intelligent Gourmet
Palma Ceia
3225 S. MacDill Ave.
ig2go.com | (813) 287-2253

 

Tavern ‘Slamming’ Steak Sandwich

Marlow’s Tavern
Carrollwood
13134 N. Dale Mabry Highway
marlowstavern.com | (813) 513-8899

 

Mahi Mahi Sandwich

Garrison Tavern
Downtown Tampa
700 S. Florida Ave.
garrisontavern.com | (813) 221-4900

 

Monte Cristo

Metro Diner
South Tampa
4011 W. Kennedy Blvd.
metrodiner.com | (813) 364-0076

 

Chicken Sandwich

Osteria Bar and Kitchen
Downtown Tampa
903 N. Franklin St.
osteriatampa.com | (813) 563-5000

 

Glazed & Confused

Park & Rec
Downtown Tampa
290 S. Meridian Ave.
youthhasnoage.com | (813) 563-4777

 

Salmon Spread

Poke Fish
South Tampa
4424 W. Kennedy Ave.
eatpokefish.com | (813) 252-4189

 

Shrimp Po Boy

Roux
Bayshore Beautiful
4205 S. MacDill Ave
rouxtampa.com | (813) 443-5255

 

Korean Hot Chicken Sandwich

Shula Burger
SoHo
500 S. Howard Ave.
shulaburger.com | (813) 867-8230

 

Grilled Cheese

Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
Seminole Heights
5214 N. Nebraska Ave.
gulfcoastsourdough.com | (813) 304-1294

 

Italian Beef Panini

Timpano Italian Chophouse
Hyde Park Village
1610 W. Swann Ave.
timpanochophouse.net | (813) 254-5870

 

Chicken & Cheese Melt

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
International Plaza
2223 N. Westshore Blvd. B207
whiskeycake.com | (813) 535-9955

 

Pineapple Bacon Chicken Sandwich

Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill
Rocky Point
7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway
whiskeyjoestampa.com | (813) 281-0770

 

Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich

WingHouse
Multiple Tampa locations
winghouse.com

 

Piped Up Philly Cheesesteak

Yeoman’s Cask & Lion
Downtown Tampa
202 N. Morgan St.
yeomanscaskandlion.com | (813) 224-9367

 

Smoked Turkey Special

Zudar’s
Hyde Park
201 W. Platt St.
zudars.com | (813) 250-6272

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