Back for more oh seekers of DANGER?
This week's find comes from simply walking down the street and letting my DANGER radar sniff out a place for me.
While walking down Ventura Blvd, awaiting a DANGEROUS oil change, I stumbled upon a small cafe in Sherman Oaks called Pane Dolce.
A quaint local shop, Pane Dolce is very warm and welcoming, almost as if you've shown up in your own living room and decided to pay for overpriced coffee on your couch.
But the coffee is not what you've come for, it is the sandwich.
Pane Dolce has a wide variety of paninis available, but the one that struck my eye the most was the Turkey, Pesto, and Cranberry Panini.
Now like most people, I am a huge fan of Thanksgiving.
A nationally recognized day to gorge ourselves in remembrance of....something...
So, naturally, when someone combines the two best parts of Thanksgiving dinner into a sandwich, I'm game.
The bread was a crisply baked golden wonder. Just like any good panini, it was cooked just the right amount of time to give it grill lines, and a crisp exterior while still staying warm and soft inside.
The cranberries inside were incredible.
I am a huge fan of cranberries. Though I usually prefer them more on the tart side, the way these sweet cranberries paired so well with the slightly tangy and creamy pesto, it was something that i was able to overlook. I will now have to try to find more savory sandwiches to add sweet cranberries to.
Lastly, and probably the least standout part of this sandwich would be the turkey.
Roasted, and thick cut, the turkey was good, but that's about it. Not great, but not bad at all. A middle of the road addition, and easily overshadowed by the cranberries and pesto. This sandwich may not even have made it onto my radar had it not been for those two delicious friends.
Well this marks another week in my search for DANGER.
Next week, I take on another sandwich in LA Magazine's Top 17 Sandwiches of Los Angeles.
Until then...may DANGER be with you.
*** 1/2 Stars
Pane Dolce
13608 Venutra Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
you have some danger radar! :)
ReplyDeleteIf that sandwich was in Philadelphia it would have a half pound of stuffing and gravy on it and they'd have to roll you out of the store afterward.
ReplyDeleteHere are some sandwiches for you to check out when you come back to Philly:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/After_40_hot_sandwiches_the_best_ones_were_0133.html
I'm willing to try any/all of these with you.
absolutely. you're on.
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