Amazing Eats: Spectacular Sandwiches

Sandwiches are an American staple, and Adam is travelling coast-to-coast to show us 5 of the greatest meals between 2 slices of bread.

Did You Know? The invention of sandwiches is named after John Montagu, the 4th earl of Sandwich, who in 1762, famously ordered a slab of meat between 2 pieces of bread so he could eat with 1 hand and play cards with the other. Dish 1: House-Smoked Rueben Where: <a href="http://katzsdelicatessen.com/" target="_blank">Katz’s</a>, 205 East Houston St, New York, NY 10002

Did You Know? The first recorded sandwich was by the famous rabbi, Hillel the Elder, who lived during the 1st century B.C. He started the Passover custom of sandwiching a mixture of chopped nuts, apples, spices and wine between 2 matzohs to eat with bitter herbs. Dish 2: The Original Stuffed Sandwich Where: <a href="http://www.primantibrothers.com/" target="_blank">Primanti Brothers</a>, 48 18 St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Did You Know? French influence in the 1800s made wheat bread popular in Mexican cities. From the unique Mexican bread called "telera", the Mexican sandwich, or "torta" was born. Dish 3: King Torta Where: <a href="http://losreyesdelatortaaz.com/" target="_blank">Los Reyes de la Torta</a>, 9230 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Did You Know? The sandwich became popular in the American diet when bakeries started selling pre-sliced bread, making it easier for them to be made. Dish 4: Battleship Sandwiches Where: <a href="http://www.theblacksheeprva.com/" target="_blank">The Black Sheep</a>, 901 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220

Did You Know? The word "butty" is often used in Northern areas of the United Kingdom as a synonym for sandwich. Dish 5: The Kryptonite Where: <a href="http://www.ilikeikesplace.com/" target="_blank">Ike's</a>, 3506 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114