Giving up on this one.

Like Rizzo's and Roy's, we have had to give up on one more sandwich: the Pulled Pork at Elliott Bay Cafe. Seattle Magazine warned us that it might be hard to come by. We've tried twice and don't even see a hint of it at either location on their website. So, we're going to cross it off the list. Fortunately, we can say with certainty that their Grilled Cheese is fab.

#36 of 48: Pork Belly Bahn Mi at Matt's in the Market.

Did I seriously last update this blog at the end of May? That's embarrassing. Oh, well, I digress... There have been sandwiches eaten. There have been more restaurant closures, so sandwich eating opportunities have also been lost. Fortunately, Matt's in the Market is well loved in Seattle. Providing a quiet place to eat lunch just above the always crowded Pike Place Market, it's a gem of a restaurant.

Meet Matt's Pork Belly Bánh Mì. It's pricey at $16, but is packed with a generous portion of fairly lean and tender pork belly. The tangy sauce creates quite a mess, so this is at least a two napkin kind of sandwich. I unfortunately had to remove the fresno chilies because they made the sandwich too spicey for me. We both agreed that this particular Bánh Mì's taste is worthy of an A, but the hefty price tag doesn't make it a particularly good value.

Also worthy of ordering at Matt's in the Market: the not-so-coffee-flavored, but somewhat spicy Stumptown BBQ Pulled Pork.

#35 of 48: Tuna Salad at Louisa's.

Tuna salad sandwiches don't excite us much. That being said, Louisa’s Café & Bakery makes a pretty darn good tuna salad sandwich. Served on super soft bread, their tuna mixture is crunchy and complimented with pickles and chips. So, yeah, it sounds a bit standard, but it's really better than that. Not served on Sunday, free wifi available.

#33 + #34 of 48: Bánh Mì.

Bánh Mì sandwiches are kind of new to us Midwesterners. Fortunately for us, four of them appear on the list, so we've been able to discover what makes them oh-so-tasty. The Saigon and Seattle Delis in the International District both offer unbelievably cheap sandwiches and a myriad of other goodies.

Slightly intimidating and a little loud, Saigon Deli offers carry out only. Their Bánh Mì Thit Nuong tasted like beef jerky and coleslaw combined in a good way . With better atmosphere than Saigon Deli, Seattle Deli is clean, well stocked and has a great staff. Although Shawn found their Bánh Mì Chy to be on the bland side, I thought its slight spiciness offered just enough kick.

This day of sandwich eating was definitely our least expensive yet. We spent around $10 total for two sandwiches, egg rolls, a pork bun and a drink. That alone is worth a good grade.

Oh, and my apologies, but we experienced a total camera fail at the time of eating these sandwiches. So, this post is without photos and the next one has phone photos. Fortunately, this problem has since been remedied!

#31 + #32 of 48: Pear Delicatessen.

Well, believe it or not, our quest to eat Seattle's best sandwiches continues! We popped into Pear Delicatessen at Pike Place Market a couple of months ago where 2 (!) sandwiches made the list. Imagine how excited we were when both were good enough to rank with an "A".

We honestly weren't expecting to like the first sandwich, the Downtown Duck. Served on a buttery croissant instead of the usual brioche, we were amazed at how much we enjoyed it. It really hit the spot with its spicy, creamy sauce, light vegetables and not-too-fatty duck.

The Salumi Palermo, while just as good, had a completely different flavor profile. Tangy, salty and full of delicious Mama Lil's peppers, the sandwich was a gooey, hearty delight. Served on grilled olive bread, the Salumi Palermo is a good value because of its easily shared size.

Overall, we were really excited to discover this deli. They sell a vast array of gourmet goodies including Vosges chocolates, nice cheeses, beer and sodas. What a great place to revisit the next time we're at the market...

Give it to me animal style.

We popped down to Arizona last weekend and, while there, indulged in In-N-Out Burger "animal" style. Check out this article and begin to drool...

#30 of 48: Cheese Steak at Tat's.

The cheese steak at Tat's made me so sad. Not that it wasn't good... it was. It just wasn't the A+ I had been hoping it would be. I think where I went wrong was choosing a chicken cheese steak as opposed to the traditional version. We both loved the toppings (American cheese, onions, mushrooms and sweet peppers), but the chicken had a sausage-like texture that did not appeal to me. Overall, the sandwich was comforting and hearty. Note that the 12" version is huge... plenty to go around.