If you know me at all, you already know that I’m something of a panini enthusiast. Some people host wine tastings, I throw panini parties. I even have two George Foreman Grills so I can make paninis twice as fast. So believe me when I say that the W.D. Deli Italian panini is worth a standing ovation as an outstanding feat of panino engineering. This is a hearty, no-frills kind of sandwich that is satisfying on every level: Ham, pepperoni, melted provolone, tomatoes, and basil aioli tucked between two warm, crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on the-inside slices of sourdough, grilled to perfection. Bravissimo.
W.D. Deli
3123 Broadway
(210) 828-2322
wddeli.com
This article appears in May 11-17, 2011.