Like a good summer movie, a great sandwich should be full of delightful familiar ingredients sparked with a few good surprises. And like a good plot, the sandwich should be built on a sturdy ...

Laurie Ochoa is general manager of Food at the Los Angeles Times.

When it comes to iconic American foods, few things hit the spot quite like a perfectly built sandwich. But not all sandwiches are created equal — some are mere lunchbox fillers, while others are ...

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