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Dish of the Week: Hoagie bread at Taylor Gourmet
The second location of Taylor Gourmet sandwich shop just opened today in the CityVista condo complex at 5th and K Streets NW. While checking out the opening, I most decidedly fell in love with their hoagie bread. The bread comes from Sarcone’s Bakery in Philly, where the bread is picked up each day. With the heft of fillings that can range from meatballs to chicken cutlets to Italian deli meats, a really strong bread is needed to stand up to all that goodness.

The sesame seed-studded rolls have a sweetness and chewiness reminiscent of the best Montreal bagels. Rather than only tasting fillings, this bread makes you wonder why you ever put up with the cardboard at Potbelly’s or Subway.

By the way, while you’re at the new Taylor, be sure to check out the Boylan’s soda fountain; the soda contains cane sugar instead of corn syrup. If you’re a fan of cherry cola, make sure to mix the black cherry and cola together.