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niture. It's even formed its own community of chatterers, food bloggers, tweeters and
gourmet-sandwich aficionados comparing notes. Being owned by the father of celebrity
chef Mario Batali probably helps.
When you make it inside the sinuous, three's-a-crowd shop, the sandwiches come with
any of a dozen types of Italian-style cured meat and fresh cheese. Great for a picnic!
Grand Central Baking Co SOUP, SANDWICHES$
( 206-622-3644; Grand Central Arcade, 214 1st Ave S; sandwiches $4-10; 7am-5pm Mon-Fri,
8am-4pm Sat; Pioneer Sq) Already well established by the time President Obama
popped in in 2011 and asked for a turkey-chutney sandwich, Grand Central (located in
the eponymous arcade) is considered one of the best bakeries in Seattle. Its artisan breads
can be bought whole or sliced up for sandwiches in its cafe. Beware the lunchtime
queues.
Delicatus DELI, SANDWICHES$$$
( 206-623-3780; www.delicatusseattle.com ; 103 1st Ave S; sandwiches $9-12; 11am-9pm
Mon-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat, to 4pm Sun; Pioneer Sq) It's a testament to a good eating joint
when it is cited as an excuse to visit a whole neighborhood - and newly established Del-
icatus is certainly luring people to Pioneer Square. The reason is as simple as a sandwich
and Delicatus' are well stuffed and enlivened with interesting relishes. Go at lunchtime
for the best atmosphere.
Bar Sajor MEDITERRANEAN$$$
( 206-682-1117; www.sitkaandspruce.com ; 323 Occidental Ave; plates $10-25; 11am-8pm
Mon, to late Tue-Fri; Pioneer Sq) Resembling a bright, open-plan French country kit-
chen and claiming to serve Portuguese-inspired food created from the raw ingredients of
Seattle's hinterland, Bar Sajor is another project from Matt Dillon, owner of Capitol
Hill's hugely popular (and sustainable) Sitka & Spruce.
Both the atmosphere and the food (homemade bread, cheese and salami selections, and
genuinely delicious vegetable plates) will have you living vicariously like a European
without ever having to abandon your locavore instincts.
International District
The International District is a great neighborhood for cheap eats, or you can go all-out on
a multifarious eight-course dinner banquet. Don't miss a chance for a dim sum brunch -
or dinner, or midday snack - if you're in the area.