Shrimp Sandwich at Little Goat Bread
Stephanie Izard’s Little Goat Diner has only been open for about two months, while the bakery next door, Little Goat Bread, has been the workhorse, pumping out all of the breads for her restaurants and serving Stumptown coffee first thing in the morning. I’ve had quite a few of the sandwiches at the Diner, but nothing has captivated my attention quite like the shrimp sandwich at the bakery. There are only a handful of options there, but each one seems to have more substance (and cohesion) than the sometimes-too-wacky versions next door. Egg salad has pockets of pickled onions, for instance, and adheres to the “less is more” approach. While the spicy shrimp sandwich does have quite a few components to it, they somehow work together seamlessly; the squishy potato bun holding it all together is one of my favorite new starchy support systems, making each bite a pleasure.
The Loopwich
Sandwiches are king in The Loop, so make sure it’s a good one.
By Camille Izlar
Hapless Intern
Lunch=sandwich. Loop lunch=better sandwich. The ubiquitous meal is everywhere downtown. But I found you can eat better than Potbelly for less money. Check out these famous and not-so-famous places when you find yourself lost in the Loop and wondering why everyone else seems to have such purpose in life.
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