On the House

On the House

Sandwich Nirvana

Where to find the BEST in NYC, and why the perfect at-home sandwich “is eaten off a paper towel.”

Erin Cunningham's avatar
Erin Cunningham
Aug 18, 2026
∙ Paid

Are we entering a new age of sandwich decadence?

That’s what we asked some of the owners behind New York’s coolest counter spots. “I think we’re experiencing a renaissance of sandwich pleasure,” is how Dria Atencio, the owner of Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette in Ridgewood, answered. “We have finally remembered how great they can be—and we are al…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to On the House to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 On the House Media · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture