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Meat and Bread (Gastown) | Killer Good Pork Sandwich

Meat and  Bread has been around for quite some time now. I've heard really good things about their pork sandwiches from friends, but for some reason I never ended up checking them out until now! [caption id="attachment_2523" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Storefront[/caption] I went with my coworker JW. She loves all things pork, so I had a good feeling that we would both really enjoy Meat and Bread! When we first went in, we were a bit taken aback by the hustle and bustle in the shop. There was a fairly long lineup and the tables seemed packed! Luckily, they have a great hostess there to show us the ropes. Lines taper down quickly and they can almost always find people seats. I don't know how they do it, but the timing just works out. Their menu is huge (which I like), and simple (also like!). They do four types of sandwiches a day: their pride and joy pork sandwich (Porchetta), their special of the day (which happened to be a roast chicken), a fantastic meatball staple, and a vegetarian grilled cheese. They also have soups that change up daily! [caption id="attachment_2524" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Menu[/caption] Meat and Bread's entire store concept is pretty awesome. Beautiful design, great atmosphere, and an over-the-counter sandwich making system that cranks out epic sandwiches to-order at lightning speed. [caption id="attachment_2525" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Some epic sandwiches being made[/caption] They have one guy cutting up the meat, another guy slicing the bread/adding sauce, and then they pass it down the line for some more people to finish the sandwiches and charge the order. [caption id="attachment_2526" align="aligncenter" width="625"] The killer good pork![/caption] The seating space is really communal and I like it. It's efficient for everyone and certainly adds to the bustling atmosphere! The only time it might not work out as well is if you're there with a fairly large group. They also have some seating at the end of their really long counter top where they make the sandwiches and take orders. [caption id="attachment_2527" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Plenty of shared seating space.[/caption] JW and I both had the Porchetta. It's a heavenly sandwich constructed mostly from pork that has been layered with fat, seasonings, and herbs. The crunch factor here on the pork skin is akin to the fresh Chinese style BBQ pork belly. The amazing ciabatta bun is made by Swiss Bakery and the delicious Salsa Verde marries everything together. [caption id="attachment_2529" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Porchetta ($8)[/caption] The pork's juiciness and flavor had JW and I hooked! Dipping in their dijon mustard added that additional kick that made us both wanting more. [caption id="attachment_2530" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Probably the best pork sandwich I've ever had.[/caption]   In fact, I ended up coming back just a few days later with VF and got take out for JW as well! This time though, I decided to try out their special (which happened to be BBQ Duck Banh Mi. It had cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and jalapeno aioli. I also ordered the daily soup, which was a really good Carrot Fennel soup! [caption id="attachment_2570" align="aligncenter" width="625"] BBQ Duck Bahn Mi and Carrot Fennel Soup ($9 + $4)[/caption] The BBQ Duck Bahn Mi was unlike a typical Bahn Mi. It wasn't heavy on the cilantro and the ingredients didn't blend together like a Viet sub normally would. That being said, it was a really good sandwich. I still liked the Porchetta better, but the BBQ duck here was super tender and delicious. The sandwich also came with some sort of spicy sauce rather than the mustard that accompanied the Porchetta. [caption id="attachment_2568" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Close up of the Duck Bahn Mi[/caption] Their Carrot and Fennel Soup is delicious! Perfect for a chilly day, this soup is both hardy and hot. It's got quite a kick to it, and originally I thought it was a curried squash soup. It went really well with the Duck Bahn Mi, and I would recommend getting this soup if you're getting the Duck Bahn Mi! [caption id="attachment_2569" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Carrot and Fennel Soup[/caption]   With JW and VF having loved Meat and Bread so much (especially in the case of JW!), we actually went out and bought sandwiches for our office lunch! We happened to time it just right and didn't have a huge lineup like the last couple of times I went. [caption id="attachment_2580" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Office take out! 9 epic sandwiches.[/caption] I had their Thursday special, which was the Beef Sauerbraten. [caption id="attachment_2581" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Beef Sauerbraten ($9)[/caption] The Beef Sauerbraten is a great sandwich made with Sweet & Sour Gravy, Cabbage & Kale Slaw, Grainy Mustard Aioli. VF and I traded half sandwiches again so that we could get the best of both worlds (Porchetta and the Beef Sauerbraten!). I also had the Fentimans Ginger Beer this time and man does it go well with these sandwiches! Highly recommended with the Porchetta. For dessert, we shared Meat and Bread's Maple Bacon Chocolate Bar (made by the renowned Beta 5 Chocolatiers!!) [caption id="attachment_2582" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Maple Bacon Chocolate Bar ($3)[/caption] It is a ridiculously good chocolate bar! Crunchy, chewy, sweet, malty, salty, and savoury all in one. Like bacon and chocolate? Get this chocolate bar! [caption id="attachment_2583" align="aligncenter" width="625"] It's a pretty unique chocolate bar. If you like chocolate and bacon, you'll like this![/caption] Overall Meat & Bread has become a favourite! Great food, decor, and price! It doesn't really get better than that. If you're into sandwiches, you definitely have to check out Meat and Bread!!  

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Smak Fast Food and Meat & Bread

Smak Fast Food

Yay, just recently relocated office's to downtown Vancouver. One of the nearby restaurants is Smak. The first time I was here (no photo), I ordered the BBQ pork bowl. The BBQ pork was very sweet which was helped by the mixed rice included at the bottom of the bowl. I don't really know how else I can explain it but the barbecue sauce was just very sweet and after a while it became really overwhelming. The rice was also a little over cooked.

I went back a second time to try it out because I wanted to grab something quick. I got the Red Veg Curry Bowl. The curry was very hearty and I didn't find anything over cooked (i.e. mushy). The rice this time was also cooked well unlike my previous experience. The curry itself was interesting... I am on the fence whether I like it or not because it tasted very muddled and slightly spicy so I can't explain what it tastes like. 

So far, Smak is a restaurant where I'd go to if I want to grab something quick, filling, and if others are going there as well. Lastly, what's with the 'coleslaw' that they add on the top of these rice bowls? I don't think it adds anything because the main protein and its sauce overwhelms the coleslaw. There is also so little coleslaw that it doesn't add any texture...

Meat and Bread

I love how close this restaurant is to our company's office. For nearly the same price of a rice bowl from Smak, you can get a sandwich and soup from Meat & Bread.

It was my first trip to Meat and Bread so I had to order their signature porchetta sandwich with salsa verde. I was also very fortunate to get my sandwich from a freshly heated ciabatta fresh from the oven. They have an assembly line style layout so you're in and out in a matter of minutes: incredibly efficient because they have so many customers. 

Their boxes are pretty but they are also inconvenient. It's not possible to eat their sandwiches without the ingredients falling out... and it's not pretty when eating with other co-workers! The pork itself was delicious and moist and the salsa verde was seasoned well. The pork skin added little morsels of crunch throughout the sandwich and was a nice touch. 

I highly recommend their butternut squash soup. It was creamy, rich, but not too heavy. It was really well balanced with sage (I think).The few croutons that they did add also stayed crunchy. I would order this again in a heartbeat.

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'Tools of the Trade' - Meat & Bread

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Meat and Bread.

It’s basically what you get at this Vancouver lunch spot. But minimalism means quality at Meat and Bread (370 Cambie St). Only open at lunch but serves up some crazy good sandwiches with simple side soup and salad. They only have one or two sandwiches available therefore not catering to the picky eater but the tasty condiments are worth the limitations. So good they are that you can buy them in shop as well. It’s very rustic in style with long communal benches and wood slabs as plates. They also make your meal right at the front counter with fast service and hip cooks. It’s good fast food you need to try.

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Glasfurd & Walker- Meat and bread.