The Mac-Attack

After watching an event at the Saban Theater yesterday, we knew we had to eat as hunger did strike! It was mid afternoon. Too late for lunch and too early for dinner. Most restaurants don't start serving till 5:00 p.m.

Sandi had the bright idea of going to Canter's Deli on Fairfax.  We didn't know where and how far it was from the theater. No problem; just googled the address and programmed it in my GPS.  At around 3:30, we were at the parking lot of Canter's.

The last time we were there, we had the Brooklyn Ave. which was a corned beef sandwich with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, Canter's Russian dressing on rye bread with a side of potato salad. We had to have it again so we split that sandwich. We thought we should split a salad or a side when Sandi asked me about Macaroni and Cheese. That sounded good. Shortly after reading it, she realized it was a sandwich. It was called The Mac-Attack; described as grilled macaroni and cheese with chopped bacon, sharp cheddar cheese on sourdough. We were curious and intrigued. It came with potato chips. When the sandwiches were delivered, we attacked the Mac-Attack which is appropriately named. It was so good....the mac and cheese with the bacon and sharp cheese all came together on the grilled sourdough.  I asked the waiter if they've always had this and he said: "No, it's new on the menu." Who would have thought to make something so simple into a sandwich?
The corned beef was delicious as ever. The meat sliced paper thin then layered piled high and just tender as can be.

Otto did not order a meat sandwich as he says he can't possibly open his mouth that wide. So he opted on an Open Face Brisket with mashed potatoes and gravy on challah egg bread. I tried a bite of it and it was so-so...though he seemed to enjoy it. Give him anything with mashed potatoes and gravy and he's a happy camper.

If you're ever in the area of Fairfax in Los Angeles, stop by Canter's Deli and attack the Mac!