Sandwich, Euro Deli, Vancouver

I have no address for this Euro deli; it's the one on Davie Street in Vancouver between Hornby and Howe next to Zaatar hummus bar. They offer a lot of smoked meats and cheese, but sometimes when they have fresh bread, they will also offer a sandwich.

The owner asked me what type of meats and cheese I wanted, and when I picked, he suggested otherwise. I went with his suggestions, which he said were popular and went well together in a sandwich. I can't recall what they were, some type of fatty salami and I think he suggested the smoked gouda. He should just set the standard sandwich.

The sandwich was huge, this picture doesn't do it justice, unless you realize that plate is at least 9" in diameter. Really thick slices of everything, and smoky as hell. The bread was just the right crispness for everything, but I could have really used an orangina or something to rinse down the sodium nitrates. If they premade a few sandwiches before lunch hour, I bet they would sell. He also said he didn't want to be making sandwiches, he wanted to be selling cooked meats, but the landlord wouldn't let him. I take this to mean that they'll likely move. I may go for one more sandwich before that happens.

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