Celebrating National Sandwich Month Chicago-style

Well, I learned something new when I read this e-mail. There is a National Sandwich Month. How nice to have a celebration of the classic lunchtime bread-clad meal. Here's a look at some mouthwatering sandwiches around the city that you may want to consider trying out this month to celebrate!

Chicago-Area Restaurants Celebrate National Sandwich Month

When Lord Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, ordered meat between bread to keep his gambling cards clean, he could have never imagined his "sandwich" evolving into the gourmet grub now offered by Chicago's top eateries. August 1st marks the start of National Sandwich Month, an entire month devoted to the classic mealtime staple. Whether it's the po'boy, Cuban, PB&J or the croque monsieur that get your mouth watering, celebrate National Sandwich Month with a bite out of these Chicago highlights: 2 Sparrows  553 W. Diversey, (773) 234-2320 Breakfast/Lunch Menu BELLY SANDWICH $10 Blackened pork belly, sunny side egg, spicy aioli, served on a biscuit with roasted potatoes SALMON BLT $13 Grilled salmon, bacon, tomato, red wine aioli and fresh greens served on a potato roll Ada St.  1664 N. Ada St., 773-697-7069 FRIED OYSTER & PORK BELLY SLIDERS $12 Sriracha aioli, slaw bellyQ  1400 W. Randolph St., 312-563-1010 Lunch/Brunch Menu CHICKEN KATSU SANDWICH $11 Giardiniera, Chinese broccoli and pepper jack cheese. PORK BELLY SANDWICH $12 Curry mayo, pickled veggies and a fried egg CHICKPEA LEMONGRASS PATTY MELT $11 Pepperjack, rye bread and aioli County  1352 W. Taylor St., 312-929-2528 SMOKED BACON AND FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH $10 Served with skinny fries and pickles VEAL BRISKET SANDWICH $10 Served with skinny fries and pickles  Lush Wine and Spirits  West Town: 1412 West Chicago Ave., 312-666-6900 Roscoe Village: 2232 West Roscoe St., 773-281-8888 Dinner Menu LOBSTER & BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICH $15 Medium-rare garlic-rubbed beef tenderloin served on country loaf with ancho-garlic aioli and poached lobster, topped with romaine lettuce, salt and pepper KELLY'S KIMCHI & CHEESE PLUS PONZU AIOLI $13 Sliced gruyere cheese on country loaf with diced kimchi and ponzu aioli Michael Jordan's Steak House   505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823 Lunch Menu ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH $17 Smoked Ribeye Italian Beef with aged provolone and hot giardiniera Tavernita  151 W. Erie St., 312-274-1111 Lunch Menu LAMB SAUSAGE SLIDERS (3) $9.5 Dijon mustard, house giardiniera SMOKED CHICKEN PANINI $9.5 Caramelized onion, piquillo pepper, cheddar PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM $8.5 Roasted peppers, hummus spread, baguette The Boarding House  720 N. Wells St., 312-280-0720 EGGPLANT SANDWICH $10 Fontina cheese, tomato basil jam SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH $13 Parmesan and black pepper aioli, sweet pickled onions The Gage  18 S. Michigan Ave., 312-372-4243 Lunch/Dinner Menu THE GAGE VENISON BURGER $17 Melted onion, smoked gouda, fried jalapeño, woodland mushrooms, pickled onion, red wine ketchup, mustard aioli OPEN FACED MEATLOAF SANDWICH $16 Heirloom tomato, red fresno pepper, Swiss cheese, watercress, spicy mustard, over easy egg The Local Chicago  198 E. Delaware Pl., 312-725-8852 Lunch/Dinner Menu SCOTTISH SALMON REUBEN $14 1000 Island, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut on marble rye served with potato chips ROTISSERIE TURKEY CLUB $12 Cajun spiced, bibb lettuce, tomato, bacon, potato chips Twisted Spoke  501 N. Ogden Ave., 312-666-1500 SHRIMP PO'BOY $12 Shrimp marinated and lightly breaded to order, piled high on top of tomatoes, crispy cabbage and Cajun tartar sauce then nestled into garlicky, toasted French bread BBQ BRISKET SANDWICH $11 Smoked for 12 hours with oak and hickory wood, thinly sliced and served on a garlic toasted brioche bun, topped with house-made BBQ sauce