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BLT: Lately, BLTs and grilled cheeses are two comfort food sandwiches getting contemporary reinvention on menus. Are you classing up either of these sandwiches in any way?

Jimmy Bannos Jr.'s Profile Photo Jimmy Bannos Jr.
Executive Chef/Owner
The Purple Pig
Chicago, IL

We feature a grilled cheese panini that includes all our of our cheeses.

Dan Smith's Profile Photo Dan Smith
Executive Chef/Owner
Hearty
Chicago, IL

At Baconfest this year I found a great dry cured back bacon made by Nick Spencer. Since I still wanted that smoky note on the sandwich I decided I'd pair it with smoked trout. Grilled Greek bread, organic tomato, arugula and lemon aioli make it a killer sandwich.

Carrie Nahabedian's Profile Photo Carrie Nahabedian
Executive Chef/Owner
NAHA and Brindille
Chicago, IL

NAHA certainly is. Chef Carrie Nahabedian has on her lunch menu: Griddled Foccacia Sandwich of Spanish Serrano Ham,
Fried Hen’s Egg and Crave Brothers “Les Freres” Cheese, she is serving it with a Salad of Young Greens, Kohlrabi and “Beauty Heart” Radishes. This sandwich has been extremely popular.