It's time to get rhapsodic about Savant sandwiches. Very recently, the Savant Project's El Cubano has become synonymous with comfort food in my mind. The sandwich is far from traditional (roast pork between bread is really where the similarities end, the meat isn't even cut the 'right' way), but it's delicious. I was a late convert to the Savant Project, mostly because its tapas left me hungry after many, many bites, and its price is still a little steep for my taste (damn you, hipsters, how do you afford your lifestyle?). But it has gradually grown from "likable enough" to a decent place I like to go with the Bo' crew. The staff is wicked friendly and I'll be honest, their "economic crisis" lunch deals helped win me over. (Lunch, fries, table service, and tip all for $6? You can't beat that… and they couldn't either. The deal has been subtly removed.) But this isn't a restaurant review, so let's get back to the sandwich.
Its allure lies in how simple it is. Sliced roast pork. Bacon. Cheese. Avocados. Pressed between two pieces of toasty white bread. Served with a side of nicely seasoned fries. There's not a single flaw there. How could you go wrong with those ingredients? Warm, soft, crusty, meaty… comfort. That's why it's one of my favorite sandwiches. I'm not even willing to try other things on the menu anymore. That fish taco looks fascinating and all, but what El Cubano and I have is a sure thing. A savory and sure thing. I'll be loyal and tied down to it as long as it stays as beautiful as it was the last time I had it.
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That I'm always eating this with Bo' kids during the work day doesn't hurt, either. B*tching makes everything taste better. We were in there last week and there was some confusion over their discount as we settled the check. Laura tried her best, but they would only give us free drinks. No more recession discounts…
Moi: If [Young Bo'] was here, I bet we'd get the discount.
Zvi: Please, if she was here, we could kill and get away with it.
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