I wasn't alive until I bit into my first Panini. It was a scrumptious Italian Panini I purchased at University Cafe on 1 University Place. Now I can't get enough of them.
My life was further illuminated when I tried the Eggplant Parmigiana Panini also at University Cafe. My true soul mate. The deliciousness that is this sandwich is simply indescribable.
My travels in the city have taught me that the Italian can be found most anywhere. However, the Eggplant Parmigiana is a rare find. University Cafe scarcely has it for my lunch enjoyment. And I've never even seen it at Ray's at St. Marks place. The only place that never fails to deliver the goods is the Bridge Fresh Market on York Street in Brooklyn.
I came upon the Bridge Fresh Market while interning at Ink Publishing. My first time there I didn't bother to look at the hot food selection. But the next time, curiosity got the best of me. I'm sure the grin the sight of that panini caused was nothing short of ridiculous. But I didn't care. I was just happy my sandwich of choice and I had met once again.
Since that day the rest is history. Every Friday when I intern, even if work is tough, I know my friend will be there waiting to cheer me up around 12:30 p.m.
Panini, thank you for making my stay in New York City that much better.
Photo by Meseidy Rivera
I love how you're discovering the city through food adventures! It's a great way to connect. It reminds me of my days covering immigrants communities for the New York Daily News. That's when I discovered my love for ethnic cookbooks. I hardly ever cooked out of them, but I began collecting them to read. Having these cookbooks helped me to connect with other cultures on an, ahem, gut level. Sorry, but pun intended!
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